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Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

Analysis of case-control and cohort studies. The most relevant measuresof effect (odds and rate ratios) are introduced, and methods foradjusting for confounders (Mantel-Haenszel, regression) are thoroughlydiscussed. Advanced topics such as measurement error and propensityscore adjustments are also covered. We will outline statistical methodsfor case-crossover and case series studies etc.

Content

We focus on the statistical analysis of health data which are collected in observational settings such as case-control or cohort studies. The most relevant measures of effect (risk, odds and rate ratios) are introduced, and methods for adjusting for confounders (Mantel-Haenszel and regression approaches) are thoroughly discussed. Specialized methods such as propensity score adjustments and conditional logistic regression are introduced for the analysis of matched data. Advanced topics such as causal inference with graphical models, imputation and measurement error and are also covered.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides in English.

Literature

Jewell, N. P. (2004): Statistics for Epidemiology. Chapman & Hall Faraway, J. (2016): Extending the Linear Model with R. Chapman & Hall/CRC.

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