Intermediate Epidemiology

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Illustrates concepts, methods, and strategies used in epidemiology studies, beyond the principles discussed in basic epidemiology courses. Topics include basic study designs, analysis of birth cohorts, measures of disease frequency and association, bias, confounding, effect modification and interaction, stratification and adjustment, quality control, and reporting of epidemiologic results. In the exercises, students work in small groups, further considering and discussing the topics and concepts covered in lectures. Prerequisite(s): STAT 7110 >= C and STAT 7130 >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.