Quantitative Research Methods in Population Health Sciences I
PHS 2000A
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Course Information
Description
This is part one of a two part core year-long quantitative methods course for the Population Health Science PhD students at the School of Public Health. The course integrates methods and concepts from the various disciplines represented by Population Health Sciences to equip students with the methodological tools to conduct their own research as well as collaborate across fields of study and areas of specialization. PHS2000A covers foundational statistical methods including linear and logistic regression, generalized linear models, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and multilevel modeling. Discussion will be given to important concepts including sampling, measurement, model specification, interpretation, estimation, and diagnostics. Coursework will consist of two weekly lectures and a weekly lab session, problem sets, and exams. R is the main statistical computing software that will be used in the course.
Course Notes
This course is reserved for first-year PhD students in Population Health Sciences. Population Health Sciences PhD students are required to register for both semesters of this course and to achieve a final average grade of B or higher.
Not Available for Cross Registration
