Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) Can’t be taken together with SPH EP 813 for credit - This intermediate-level course further develops the comprehension and application of epidemiologic concepts and methods introduced in the MPH Quantitative Core (PH717). It addresses measures of outcome frequency, measures of association and their relationships to key epidemiologic study designs. Approaches to analysis of epidemiologic data, the elements of measurement, casual inference, and biases in epidemiologic research, including issues related to confounding, effect measure modification, and stratified analysis are discussed. This course emphasizes technical knowledge and focuses on developing skills in critically evaluating and communicating epidemiologic data. Workshops use data from epidemiologic studies to reinforce concepts and build critiquing skills.

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