223.690.01 THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CLUSTER RANDOMIZED TRIALS
Department:
International Health
Term: 4th term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Lawrence Moulton
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Covers the major concepts and methods in the design and analysis of trial in which the unit of randomization is a group of participants. Focuses on design: discusses unmatched, matched, stepped wedge, and other approaches, with particular attention paid to randomization and sample size considerations. Presents a variety of methods for the analysis of these correlated-outcomes studies. Includes special aspects of infectious disease interventions.
Student Evaluation: 60% weekly exercises, 40% short project paper outlining a new trial with critical features and options discussed.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
- Tuesday 3:30 - 5:20
Enrollment Minimum: 6
Enrollment Maximum: 25
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: lmoulton@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:
Biostatistics 621, 622, 623, 624 or equivalent sequence.
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail