Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

SPH BS 852

Graduate Prerequisites: SPH BS 723 or SPH BS 730;or consent of instructor. It is not recommend ed that BS805 and BS852 be taken concurrently, unless with the approva l of the instructors of both courses. - This course covers study design and intermediate-level data analysis techniques for handling confounding in epidemiologic studies. Confounding is carefully defined and distinguished from interaction. Course content covers stratification and multivariable techniques for controlling confounding in both matched and independent sample study designs, including analysis of covariance, logistic regression, and proportional hazards models. Model fit and prediction are discussed. Students are required to apply these methods with the aid of computerized statistical packages. The course will use statistical software R and SAS. Students cannot take both BS852 and BS835.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Liu INS 109AC M 10:00 am-12:50 pm Cannot take SPHBS852 and SPHBS835 both for credit.
First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Peloso INS 110 R 6:00 pm-8:50 pm Students cannot take both BS835 & BS852 for credit
First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting. If you obtain instructor consent, please submit a SPH Add/Drop Form with the instructor's written permission to the SPH Reg Office.

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