PBHLTH 252
Epidemiological Analysis
This 4-unit course will cover modern quantitative methods relevant to epidemiologic research drawing heavily on concepts covered in PB HLTH 250B. Course topics include generalized linear models, Kaplan-Meier estimation, survival distributions, and models for parametric and semi-parametric survival analysis. We will also cover methods for confounder selection, dose-response modeling, and interaction and effect modification.
Topics
- Identify measures of association that can be estimated under various study designs Apply the appropriate statistical model to estimate epidemiologic effects of interest Articulate necessary assumptions for different methods, and accurately interpret results d. Understand analyses presented in epidemiologic literature, and evaluate their soundness e. Follow future developments in epidemiologic research
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
{'preRequisiteCourse': '1176651', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}; {'preRequisiteCourse': '1176911', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027