Extended Epidemiology (P02759)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-CMVM

The module covers issues in epidemiological study design, analysis and interpretation inlcuding effect modification, measurement error, regression dilution bias, limitations of routine data, power and sample size, scales and the role of multi-variable analyses in epidemiology, with reference to specific study design and areas of epidemiology (eg migrant studies, twin studies, life-course epidemiology).

? Keywords : epidemiology, effect modification, measurement error, regression dilution bias, limitations of routine data, power size, sample size, scales, multi-variable analyses

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Introduction to Epidemiology Introduction to Statistics & Critical Appraisal Introduction to Research Ethics Introduction to Qualitative Research

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Public Health Research, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 3 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowlege and understanding of design, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological studies and to improve their critical appraisal skills. Students will: have knowledge of how to identify the appropriate study design to answer a public health research question. Understanding the concepts of epidemiological study design and analysis. The skills to critically appraise epidemiological studies.