BMTRY748

BMTRY 748 - Foundations of Epidemiology III (3)

DESCRIPTION

This course will provide an in-depth quantitative view of advanced statistical analysis of epidemiological studies. The use of epidemiological analysis software (Epicure) will be taught. Builds on techniques developed in Epi II.

.TOPICS:

• Fundamental of epidemology data analysis
• Categorical statistics
• Stratified data
• Continuous/polytomous exposure or outcome
• Interactions
• Sensitivity analysis in epidemiology
• Regression models
• Analysis of case – control studies
• Analysis of cohort studies
• Models and grouped data
• Models and continuous data
• Models for risk, dose and time
• Special Topics

PREREQUISITES AND OFFERINGS

BMTRY 700, 701, 736, 747.  Typically offered every other year in the fall semester.