Statistical Reasoning in Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.1102

Basic concepts of statistical reasoning and their application in public health| including probability| study design| data analysis| and interpretation of statistical results.

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Statistical Reasoning in Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.1102

Basic concepts of statistical reasoning and their application in public health| including probability| study design| data analysis| and interpretation of statistical results.

Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsMonitoringInstructingLearning StrategiesTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsBiologyComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingChemistryMedicine and DentistryAdministration and ManagementAdministrativePsychologyEngineering and TechnologyDesignPhysicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityNear VisionCategory FlexibilityMathematical ReasoningFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionNumber Facility

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra,
Hire adjunct faculty.
Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the re
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Inventory and order lab supplies.
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene ex
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientif
Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Write grant applications to obtain funding.
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific pro
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project r
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-e
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or re
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among so
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicabilit
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tab
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareGeographic information systemObject or component oriented development softwareOffice suite softwareData mining softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system softwareData base management system softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareMedical softwareDevelopment environment softwarePortal server softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing software

Tools

3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesAerobic growth chambersAgitators

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