401-8618-00L Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (University of Zurich)

Semester	Spring Semester 2021
Lecturers	University lecturers
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English
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401-8618-00 G

Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (University of Zurich)

**Course at University of Zurich**

3 hrs

UNI ZH .

University lecturers

Abstract	Analysis of case-control and cohort studies. The most relevant measures of effect (odds and rate ratios) are introduced, and methods for adjusting for confounders (Mantel-Haenszel, regression) are thoroughly discussed. Advanced topics such as measurement error and propensity score adjustments are also covered. We will outline statistical methods for case-crossover and case series studies etc.
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ECTS credits	5 credits
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Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
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Programme	Section	Type
Statistics Master	Statistical and Mathematical Courses	W
Statistics Master	Subject Specific Electives	W