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 – and yet when we observe the world, the true nature of cause, effect, and association can be obscured.  To see beyond influences that disguise the truth, investigators need expertise and ingenuity – to use multivariable statistics, and understand when their use is indicated, and adequate, to address a question.  In PH 141, students will gain proficiency – in study design and analysis, interpretation and communication – to capably address threats to inferential validity in epidemiologic 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. The 1st week of classes will have some additional makeup times since January 1st & 2nd are Dartmouth College holidays.

Instructor

Brenda Sirovich