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Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences

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STATS XL 13

This introductory course for pre-health and pre-medical students covers the presentation and interpretation of data, descriptive statistics, and introduction to correlation, regression, and basic statistical inference.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,045.00

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What you can learn.

Gain an appreciation for the study of statistics and understand the role it plays in life and health sciences
Explore statistical methods used in data analysis
Develop ability to reason and make conclusions based on data
Understand sampling distributions
Utilize Statistical Test selection (knowing when it is appropriate to use each test)
Understand basic statistical inference (estimation, testing of means and proportions, ANOVA)

About This Course

This introductory course for pre-health professionals covers the presentation and interpretation of data, descriptive statistics, introduction to correlation and regression, and introduction to basic statistical inference (estimation, testing of means and proportions, ANOVA) using both bootstrap methods and parametric models. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
Three years of high school mathematics.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
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406632
Fee:
$1,045.00
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Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for STATS 10, 11, 12, or 14.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
No refunds after January 01, 2026
Course Requirements
Statistics for the Life Sciences
(Optional) What Is a P-Value Anyway?
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Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.