Inferential Methods in Epidemiology and Public Health

Graduate

In PH 100, students will learn to recognize the purpose, structure, strengths and weaknesses of common study designs: randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, observational studies (cohort, cross-sectional, case-control, case series, and before-after) and ecological measures. Weekly discussions of published articles establish a critical appraisal framework to determine the relevance validity, and generalizability of published studies. Students apply this knowledge in two projects: an individual critical appraisal project and collaboratively writing a systematic review proposal, which includes developing a research question, conducting a preliminary literature search, and considering appropriate inclusion/exclusion criteria. 1.00 Dartmouth units; (HP, P, LP, NC) *Core Requirement for Residential MPH & MS Prerequisites: None Offered: Fall - Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 am - 11:55 am