1. The course will emphasize data definition, verification, descriptive and inferential statistics and graphical presentation. The course should familiarize the students with the use of a statistical package and give them the skills needed for effective data management, data manipulation, data analysis interpretation, Knowing the proper statistical methods, which fit the study design and the type of study variables, applying statistical data analysis including, estimation and hypothesis testing, Understanding vital statistics used in health sciences and related research, be able to work effectively with a professional biostatistician on problems requiring more advanced concepts and tools and be able to read, understand and judge the appropriateness of the use of bio statistical concepts and tools in the basic public health literature.