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May 21, 2024
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CHS 708 - Epidemiology II (3 units)
Reinforcement of concepts and methods in the context of developing skills in general epidemiological research.
Prerequisite(s): CHS 712 ; CHS 780 .
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. debate the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
2. recommend descriptive and inferential methodologies according to the type of study design for answering a particular research question.
3. judge results of statistical analyses found in public health studies.
4. evaluate data analysis using a statistical software package (SAS).
5. judge basic epidemiology measures.
6. evaluate causal inference and hypothesis testing.
7. assess the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of various study designs.
8. verify random error and systematic error (bias).
9. analyze whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.
10. evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports.
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