Design and Analysis of Epidemiological Studies (CTM207)
Aims
To provide a solid understanding of the design, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological studies in the context of clinical trials. Epidemiological studies often provide important background information prior to initiating a trial. Additionally, trial datasets may prove to be the basis for further epidemiological research. In this module students will be introduced to the key considerations in planning and designing epidemiological studies. This will include descriptions and interpretations of epidemiological measures, including disease frequency and effect, and the relative merits of different study designs. Strategies for addressing sampling error, bias and confounding in epidemiological studies will be demonstrated. Students will consider a range of analytic methods including stratified and multivariable approaches, and be able to critically appraise the design, analysis and interpretation of published epidemiological studies.
Credits
15 credits are offered on successful completion of this module.
Prerequisites and Selection
Those wishing to study this module should have regular access to the internet to benefit from library facilities, participate in web-based conference discussions and submit assignments.
Students who do not have a background in clinical trials may need to spend some time familiarising themselves with terminology before they can successfully complete this module. Please see the Module Outline for more information.
Students must meet the required standard of English required to study this course. Details can be found here.
2012-13 Fee
The tuition fee for this module is £1,655.
Module Outline
A full outline of the module can be downloaded here as a pdf document.
