Chapter 1: Introduction to Data Science for the Health Sciences

Data Science for the Health Sciences · Textbook pages 3–20

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Learning objectives

Explain the health-data science workflow and connect a research question to a defensible decision.

Study sequence

  1. Read the section and identify the assumptions behind each method.
  2. Work through the examples, checking the reasoning and any calculations or code.
  3. Attempt the chapter exercises before consulting the worked answers.

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