Johns Hopkins University
Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health
Johns Hopkins University

Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

This course is part of Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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14 hours (approximately)
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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

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7 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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14 hours (approximately)
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There are 4 modules in this course

Within this module, an overview of multiple regression will be provided. Additionally, examples and applications will be examined. A practice quiz is provided to test your knowledge before completing the graded quiz.

What's included

9 videos2 readings2 quizzes

Module two covers examples of multiple logistic regression, basics of model estimates, and a discussion of effect modification. In addition to lectures, you will also be completing a practice quiz and graded quiz.

What's included

8 videos2 readings2 quizzes

The last module for this class focuses on multiple Cox regression, the “Linearity” assumption, examples, and applications. You will complete a practice quiz, graded quiz, and project.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 quizzes

During this module, you get the chance to demonstrate what you've learned by putting yourself in the shoes of biostatistical consultant on two different studies, one about self-administration of injectable contraception and one about medical appointment scheduling in Brazil. The two research teams have asked you to help them interpret previously published results in order to inform the planning of their own studies. If you've already taken other courses in this specialization, then this scenario will be familiar.

What's included

1 reading1 quiz

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4.8 (74 ratings)
John McGready, PhD, MS
Johns Hopkins University
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