Overview
Description
Designed to provide a theoretical foundation and the practical tools necessary for addressing challenges to causal inference in epidemiological research.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate models for causal inference in epidemiologic research.
- demonstrate theoretical knowledge of systematic error using directed acyclic graphs.
- critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
- evaluate appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
- interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
- apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.