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Statistical Inference and Research Design

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What is the main goal of parameter estimation in statistical inference?

To accept or reject a hypothesis

To determine the true value of a population parameter (correct)

To quantify the uncertainty of a sample estimate

To identify the type of distribution of a variable

What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in statistical inference?

To calculate the confidence interval

To estimate the population mean

To determine the significance of a research finding (correct)

To identify the type of data distribution

Why is randomization important in public health and biomedical experiments?

To eliminate bias and ensure that the groups are comparable (correct)

To reduce the cost of the experiment

To increase the power of the statistical test

To increase the sample size

What is the primary benefit of using R or Stata software in statistical analysis?

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What is the ultimate goal of statistical inference in substantive research?

<p>To draw conclusions about the population based on the sample data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Statistical Inference

The module aims to equip students with the ability to describe principles of statistical inference, including parameter estimation, uncertainty assessment, and hypothesis testing
Students will be able to explain the results of statistical analyses and infer substantive conclusions from the results of hypotheses testing

Design of Public Health Surveys and Clinical Trials

This module focuses on the importance of randomization in public health and biomedical experiments
Students will learn to explain the results of statistical analyses and operate R or Stata software effectively

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Assess your understanding of statistical inference, including parameter estimation and hypothesis testing, as well as the design of public health surveys and clinical trials.