MAP 278 - Databases and Statistical Terms

5 Credits
This course is designed to teach the utilization and application of Excel: use financial and lookup functions; define names, validate data, and audit worksheets; use advanced sorting and filtering; create pivot tables and charts; and collaborate with external data and database functions. Theory of basic statistical analysis of record content and record management will be presented. Review of basic mathematical functions, introduction of measures of central tendency and variability, and principles of manual and computer graphic display will be incorporated in both application and analysis. This course also includes theory on census calculations/reports and public health statistical data collection and reporting.