PH 141 From Observational Data to Valid Inference: Regression and Other Approaches

In the quest to understand and improve population health and healthcare, observation is essential yet when we observe the world, the true nature of cause, effect, and association can be obscured.  To see beyond influences that disguise underlying processes, investigators need expertise to use multivariable statistics and to understand when their use is indicated and adequate to address a question.  In PH 141, students will gain proficiency in study design analysis, interpretation and communication to be able to capably address threats to inferential validity in analyses of epidemiological and other observational data, and apply these capabilities to questions about health, disease, and healthcare.

1.5 Dartmouth units; (HP, P, LP, NC)

*Core Requirement for MS

Prerequisites: PH 139, PH 140 (P or HP)

Offered: Winter - Monday 10:00 am - 11:55 am & 1:05 pm -2:45 pm: Lab Tuesday 1:05 pm - 5:00 pm.

Instructor

Steven Andrews