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Understanding statistics
 





Module 3: Interpreting Data

1. Introduction and review

1.2 Module objectives

Upon successful completion of this module you will be able to:
1. interpret data in tables and graphs with a special emphasis on data involving two variables (bivariate data);
2. use skills developed in earlier modules to assess the quality of data;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the role of hypothesis development in deciding whether or not an effect is present in a population;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of association and causation;
5. assess the production, representation and interpretation of data.
6. Implications are made from the results of the study for public health policy and government spending/priorities - which in this case is the need to reduce pollution levels in Sydney.


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