340.754.01
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
5
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
M, W, F, 8:30 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Ali Abraham
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Epidemiologic Methods 1-3 (340.751 – 340.753) and either Statistical Methods in Public Health I-III (140.621 – 140.623) or Methods in Biostatistics I-III (140.651 – 140.653).
Integrates and extends material learned in the three-course Epidemiologic Methods sequence. Focuses on the application of strategies for addressing key methodologic challenges that arise when carrying out epidemiologic research. Incorporates experiential learning components, including computer-based laboratory exercises and a practicum, which require working knowledge of SAS or STATA.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify complex methodological problems in epidemiologic research, such as (a) missing data, (b) information bias, (c) confounding bias, (d) selection bias, (e) multiple exposures, and (f) multilevel determinants of disease, and state implications for et
- Apply appropriate analytic tool(s) (e.g., multiple imputation, propensity scores, inverse probability weighting, regression calibration, and multilevel models) to diagnose and account for complex methodological problems, such as those listed above
- Evaluate the sensitivity of an etiologic inference to possible bias due to complex methodological problems, such as those listed above
Enrollment Restriction
No auditors permitted.