PT 501 - Applied Biostatistics

Institution:

Daemen University

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Description:

Students will develop an understanding of the principles and applications of parametric and nonparametric statistics, particularly with respect to applications in physical therapy. Topics will include: probability, scales of measurement, reliability and validity, sampling techniques, experimental design and hypothesis development (statistical inference), descriptive statistics, parametric and nonparametric tests of significance, correlation, and regression. Selection of appropriate statistical procedures will be presented with reference to principles of experimental design presented in PT 553: Introduction to Clinical Research Design. Students will use both calculators and computer software (SPSS, Excel) for analyzing data and developing graphic representations. Prerequisites: PT Second Year Spring professional status or permission of PT Department. Offered Each Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.daemen.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 839-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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