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This course provides a foundation to explore health data through computing and statistical analysis. Focus is placed on the structure and applications of probability, statistics, computer simulation, and data analysis as applied to various types of health data. In particular, students will investigate descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, linear regression and probability concepts, hypothesis testing, and foundational statistical tools that are applicable to data analysis. Common statistical and programming tools will be used. Students should have an introductory/basic understanding of statistics for this course.
Thursday, May 15 - June 26: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Umair Majid
Notes:
This is a professional development; non-credit course. This course is offered as a virtual classroom with classes held, as per the scheduled day/time. Classes will be held online, using a combination of synchronous, real-time, instructor led sessions, supplemented with asynchronous activities. You should expect to attend class at the same time, each week, although not every session will be a full 3 hours of live instruction. Rather, classes will provide learners the opportunity to apply what has been covered by your course facilitator. Participants must bring a laptop to the class.
Instructors
Umair Majid
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Umair Majid is a research methodologist and health systems expert. He has collaborated with over 50 organizations worldwide, designing people-centred health services through rigorous research and meaningful engagement with patients, families, and stakeholders. With more than 120 publications, Umair has deep knowledge of health systems and public health issues. His work has been read over 300,000 times and cited more than 1,600 times in the past five years. He serves as the President of The Methodologists (TMT) Corp., a company dedicated to mobilizing organizations to design people-centred health services using rigorous research and meaningful engagement. Umair holds three graduate degrees in health research methodology, program design and evaluation, and health care management.
