Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on California Title 5 regulations Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area B4DescriptionThis course is an introductory study of statistics for health information technology. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, research methods, measures of central tendency and statistical analysis of hospital and non-acute facility health data. Calculation of Health Information Management department descriptive and inferential statistics are included. In addition, the course covers the calculation of specific vital statistics as well as discharge analysis reporting. There is instruction in the preparation of monthly and annual medical, administrative, and outside agency reports utilizing tables and graphs. Practice in the interpretation of statistical reports is also provided. This course is intended for students majoring in Health Information Technology or those interested in applied statistics. 