Epidemiologic Methods

Designing and analyzing epidemiological studies, from sample size to adjustment for confounding.

PUBH-310 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Public Health

Course content

  1. 1Formulating a research questionComing
  2. 2Choosing a study designComing
  3. 3Sampling and sample sizeComing
  4. 4Measuring exposure and outcomeComing
  5. 5Confounding and how to control itComing
  6. 6Stratification and standardizationComing
  7. 7Effect modificationComing
  8. 8Selection and information biasComing
  9. 9Randomized controlled trialsComing
  10. 10Screening and diagnostic test accuracyComing
  11. 11Systematic reviews and meta-analysisComing
  12. 12Writing an epidemiological study protocolComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Designing and analyzing epidemiological studies, from sample size to adjustment for confounding.

Part of the Health Sciences stream, typically taken in year 3.