HSH216 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics 2
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Adrian Cameron and Emiliano Mazzoli (Co-Chair) |
| Prerequisite: | HSH205 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Practical experiences (computer practicals) will be held in person (unless advised otherwise) and online, with one session recorded and uploaded to the unit site. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the basic principles of biostatistics used in public health and health promotion practice. It builds on HSH205 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1. The main topics covered include understanding, application and interpretation of fundamental biostatistical concepts. Students will also participate in computer practicals to develop their skills and knowledge as well as learn to use statistical software programs to conduct biostatistical analysis of data.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe fundamental biostatistical concepts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify, differentiate, select and apply biostatistical concepts as appropriate. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Interpret the output of biostatistical tests. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Use statistical software programs to conduct biostatistical analysis of data. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Assignment | 1500 words | 40% |
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| Assessment 2: Online MCQ test |
| 20% |
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| Assessment 3: Assignment | 1500 words | 40% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HSH216 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Recommended texts
Cronk, BC (2024). How to Use SPSS®, A Step-By-Step Guide to Analysis and Interpretation, 12th edition. Routledge.
Argyrous, G (2011) Statistics for research: With a guide to SPSS, 3rd edition. Sage Publications.
Unit Fee Information
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