Subject description
In this subject students are introduced to contemporary methods in epidemiology. The subject begins with the concept of ‘potential outcomes’ (counterfactuals) to help develop a deeper understanding about causes and how this approach can assist with critical thinking about study designs and research questions. The subject includes directed acyclic graphs … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain key elements of the potential outcomes model of causation.
2.
Use causal inference principles to write and critique research questions of interest to public health.
3.
Create a directed acyclic graph and identify causal and potentially biasing paths.
4.
Critically evaluate observational study designs, their limitations and advantages.
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Describe the concept of triangulation in observational epidemiology and how it may be applied to the study of causes.