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Course Dates: 5 - 9 November 2012
The Course
Most courses on statistical modelling in epidemiology concentrate on the use of regression models to estimate causal effects while adjusting for measured confounders. These address uncertainty due to sampling error but not, in general, other sources of error and uncertainty which may arise from missing data, measurement error, uncontrolled confounding, and/or selection bias. Recent methodological advances make it feasible to incorporate at least some of these sources of error into statistical models so that quantitative assessments can be made of their impact on estimates of causal effect and the uncertainty around those estimates. The proposed course will discuss the current state of the art with respect to these issues, while retaining a practical focus. Participants will acquire awareness of the common threads across these new methods and competence in applying them in simple settings.
Course Organisers
Course Content
The topics covered will be:
- Causal diagrams and the backdoor criterion for the identification of confounders
- Missing data and measurement error mechanisms as components of causal diagrams
- Methods to deal with the bias introduced by measured and unmeasured confounders, measurement error and missing data. These will include: regression calibration, propensity score and instrumental variable methods, multiple imputation, structural equation models, inverse probability weighting of marginal structural models, multivariate modelling, and sensitivity analysis.
- Practical experience of the above methods in Stata.
Course Certificate and Assessment
There will be no formal assessment. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course Fee
£995
Travel and Accommodation
The School cannot organise travel or provide accommodation for participants. A list of hotels and other accommodation located in the vicinity of the School can be provided on request to Registry.
Who should apply?
Participants will be expected to be numerate epidemiologists, or applied statisticians with an interest in epidemiology and clinical trials. An MSc Degree in Epidemiology or Medical Statistics, or previous attendance to the LSHTM Advanced Course in Epidemiological Analysis (ACEA), would be an advantage.
How to apply?
Please apply using the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to improving global health through its programme of short and full-time postgraduate study.
Please note:
- If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing formal ID (Passport / UK photo driving license) to registration.
- The School may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
- The School cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.
