PUB HLTH 3009 - Experimental Research Design and Analysis

Principles in the design of experimental research studies and practical skills in the statistical analysis of results will be developed in this course. Topics will include construction of research hypotheses, principles of statistical inference, confidence interval estimation, and differences in statistical approaches in the clinical trials setting. Students will undertake analyses of study data where outcomes are continuous or binary, and understand the role of unvariable and adjusted analyses. Students will carry out sample size calculations appropriate to different study designs. Interpretation and critical appraisal of contemporary publications of experimental studies using the CONSORT guidelines will be built upon throughout this course.