Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

Johns Hopkins University does not award academic credit for completion of this specialization or any of its Coursera offerings.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Learners who complete the specialization will be able to perform statistical calculations and interpret data to support research in the field of public health.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

Build Statistical Skills for Biological Sciences. Master the tools and methods you need to analyze, interpret, and communicate biostatistical data.

Instructor: John McGready, PhD, MS

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(2,252 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(2,252 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Calculate summary statistics from public health and biomedical data
Interpret written and visual presentations of statistical data
Evaluate and interpret results of various regression methods
Choose the most appropriate statistical method to answer your research question

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37 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

This specialization is intended for public health and healthcare professionals, researchers, data analysts, social workers, and others who need a comprehensive concepts-centric biostatistics primer. Those who complete the specialization will be able to read and respond to the scientific literature, including the Methods and Results sections, in public health, medicine, biological science, and related fields. Successful learners will also be prepared to participate as part of a research team.

Applied Learning Project

In each course, learners will assume the role of a biostatistical consultant helping research teams review and interpret the published scientific literature. Throughout the specializations, learners will return to two important studies, one on asthma medication and another on injectable contraception, to answer the researchers' questions about the published statistical methods and results.

Summary Statistics in Public Health

Course 115 hours

What you'll learn

Calculate continuous data measures
Interpret data visualizations
Analyze binary data
Analyze time to event data

Skills you'll gain

Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Medical Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistical Visualization, and Sample Size Determination

Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

Course 219 hours

What you'll learn

Use statistical methods to analyze sampling distribution
Estimate and interpret 95% confidence intervals for single samples
Estimate and interpret 95% confidence intervals for two populations
Estimate and interpret p values for hypothesis testing

Skills you'll gain

Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Biostatistics, Public Health, Scientific Methods, and Quantitative Research

Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health

Course 313 hours

What you'll learn

Practice simple regression methods to determine relationships between an outcome and a predictor
Recognize confounding in statistical analysis
Perform estimate adjustments

Skills you'll gain

Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Public Health, and Quantitative Research

Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

Course 414 hours

What you'll learn

Practice multiple regression methods to determine relationships between an outcome and multiple predictors
Use the Spline approach for non-linear relationships with continuous predictors
Perform calculations with multiple predictor variables

Skills you'll gain

Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Probability & Statistics, and Public Health

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John McGready, PhD, MS

Johns Hopkins University

6 Courses98,771 learners

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Frequently asked questions

The specialization is structured as four 4-week courses, so it can be completed in as little as 16 weeks. However, you should plan a pace that suits your particular circumstances. None of the assignments require peer evaluation, so you can work at your own pace.

Mathematical ability up through and including basic algebra, including logarithms and the equation of a line

We strongly recommend taking the course in the order in which they are presented. The courses build on one another.

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

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