General
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BIO 180 (General Biostatistics)
Course Description: This course provides the basic concepts in probability, statistics and statistical analysis for the biological sciences.
Instructional Materials and References:
- BIO180 Course Module by Santiago ATA, Sia Su GL, and Vicencio JG
- Textbooks by:
- Kuzma, JW and Bohnenblust, SE. 2005. Basic Statistics for the Health Sciences International Ed. McGraw-Hill (Asia): Philippines.
- Larsen, RJ and Marx, ML. 2001. An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall International, Inc.: New Jersey.
- Mendoza, OM; Borja, MP; Sevilla, TL; Ancheta, CA; Saniel, OP; Sarol Jr, JN and Lozano, JP. 2009. Foundations of Statistical Analysis for the Health Sciences. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila: Manila.
- Rao, PV. 1998. Statistical Research Methods in the Life Sciences. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company: California.
BIO180 Learning Outcomes:
Course Outcomes
Topic
Time
(wks)
Intended Learning Outcomes
Teaching Strategies
Assessment
Tasks
Materials and Resources
1. Explain and compare basic statistical concepts
- Introduction to Biostatistics
3
- A. Discuss the mathematical roots of statistics
B. Differentiate descriptive from inferential statistics
C. Summarize the steps in statistical investigation
D. Compare and contrast nominal, ordinal, interval, & ratio scale data
- Lecture-discussion
- Return demonstration using statistical software
- Quizzes
- Laboratory worksheets
- 1st lecture and laboratory exams
- Projector and laptop
- Computer laboratory (desktop, Linux OS, Open Office, PSPP, PAST)
1. Explain and compare basic statistical concepts
- Introduction to Probability
4
A. Explain basic concepts in probability in the light of functions and set theory
B. Compare and contrast common distributions of random variables used in biostatistics (normal, standard normal, t, F, chi-square, binomial)
B. Demonstrate skills in the use of methods to calculate probability of events
- Lecture-discussion
- Return demonstration using statistical software
- Quizzes
- Laboratory worksheets
- Printed laboratory exercise output
- 2nd lecture and 1stlaboratory exams
- Projector and laptop
- Computer laboratory (desktop, Linux OS, Open Office, PSPP, PAST)
- Printer and short bond paper
1. Explain and compare basic statistical concepts
2. Demonstrate skills and ethical responsibility in data collection, presentation, and analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
3
A. Differentiate between dummy tables and frequency distribution tables
B. Compare and contrast graphs including pie, bar, line, histograms, scatterplots, boxplots, and frequency polygons
C. Demonstrate skills in the use of measures of central tendency, location, and dispersion
- Lecture-discussion
- Return demonstration using statistical software
- Group case study
- Laboratory worksheets
- Printed laboratory exercise output
- 2nd lecture and laboratory exams
- Oral and written case study reports
- Projector and laptop
- Computer laboratory (desktop, Linux OS, Open Office, PSPP, PAST)
- Printer and short bond paper
2. Demonstrate skills and ethical responsibility in data collection, presentation, and analysis
3. Solve biological research problems through scientifically and ethically sound statistical methods
- Statistical Inference
6
A. Demonstrate skills in the use of point and interval estimates for sample means and proportions
B. Compare and contrast data collection methods
C. Demonstrate skills in the proper use of statistical tests to test hypotheses related to biological problems through a case study
- Lecture-discussion
- Return demonstration using statistical software
- Group case study
- Laboratory worksheets
- Printed laboratory exercise output
- 3rd lecture and 2ndlaboratory exams
- Oral and written case study reports
- Projector and laptop
- Computer laboratory (desktop, Linux OS, Open Office, PSPP, PAST)
Printer and short bond paper