HLT POL 202

Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods for Health Services Research

Health Policy and Management · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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Overview of statistical and research methods for health services research. Preparation for subsequent graduate coursework in statistics and leading independent research projects. Students learn to develop analytical skills involving distributions, probability, and descriptive statistics and how they can be applied to public health.

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When it runs

Summer 2026

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