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BSTA 551 – Theory of Statistical Inference I

Course Information

This course provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation in biostatistics. Topics will include distributions of random variables (location-scale families and exponential families), data reduction (sufficiency and completeness of statistics), methods of estimation (method of moment estimators and maximum likelihood estimators), convergence, finite and large sample properties of estimators, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and asymptotic tests (likelihood-ratio tests, score tests, and Wald tests). Students will also learn how to conduct statistical simulations to evaluate statistical methods.

Prerequisites

BSTA 550 Introduction to Probability
Differential and Integral calculus

Course Code

BSTA 551

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Interprofessional Education Course Schedule

Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enhance collaboration and improve health outcomes. At least 1 credit of Interprofessional Education is required by all MPH degree programs.

Most courses with OHSU subject code IPE (Inter-Professional Education) or UNI (University Curriculum) satisfy the Interprofessional Education requirement. Other courses may also serve; consult your advisor.

For a list of IPE and UNI courses, descriptions, and their intended schedule download the spreadsheet. This list is subject to change, contact the course instructor if you would like to enroll.

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