In the M2-M8 Homework Problems and the M9 Data Analysis Project, analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate. Use the M8 Homework document and the dataset to complete these homework problems. You will need to use SPSS to calculate your answers. Please submit your SPSS output and the answers to the homework problem.

Competency:
1. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Calculate answers to biostatistics problems, including nonparametric tests and epidemiological concepts using 2×2 contingency tables.
2. Apply common statistical methods for inference.
3. Apply descriptive and inferential methodologies according to the type of study design for answering a particular research question.