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SEER*Stat: A software tool for studying the impact of cancer on a population-Day 1 Basic Information-Overview of SEER*Stat
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of statistics generated by SEER*Stat, the data provided with the software and the general structure of the software. Information regarding other software and statistics available on the SEER website will also be provided.
Learning Areas:
Assessment of individual and community needs for health educationBasic medical science applied in public health
Biostatistics, economics
Epidemiology
Public health or related nursing
Public health or related research
Learning Objectives:
Describe SEER*Stat session and matrix files
Name at least three types of statistics that can be calculated with SEER*Stat.
List three general steps that can be taken to produce statistics using the SEER*Stat software
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because:
Mr. Annett has provided SEER*Stat training courses at each of the previous fourteen annual conferences for the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Mr. Annett is a senior systems analyst and was involved in the original design and development of the SEER*Stat software.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.