340.708.11
Advanced Methods in Observational Studies: Design
Course Status
Discontinued
Course Status
Discontinued
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Students must have one term of epidemiology (340.601 or equivalent) or consent of instructor
Expands beyond introductory level epidemiologic concepts and methods material, using examples from the published literature. Emphasizes interpretation and the ability to critically evaluate issues related to populations/study design and measurement including: modern cohort study designs; advanced nested designs; novel techniques for exposure assessment; interpretation and utility of measures of impact; sources of bias and methods for their prevention.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe modern design features for cohort studies, including use of existing clinical and administrative databases
- Compare and contrast various nested designs, including methods for participant selection and analysis
- Calculate and contrast measures of association and measures of impact
- Identify biases resulting from participant selection and misallocation of person-time
- Critically evaluate published epidemiologic studies
Enrollment Restriction
Students who have completed 340.608 may not take this course