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(VET656.2) Epidemiological study design

Broaden your understanding of types of epidemiological studies and learn to identify differences sources of error in research.

Doctors discuss approaches to study design

  • Duration

    3 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
Overview
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Learn approaches to developing epidemiological studies that you can apply in your own practice.

Explore variations of random error and systematic error that can interfere with studies.

Analyse a series of case studies and apply the STROBE initiative in your evaluation.

What topics will you cover?

  • How to identify and describe major study designs used in epidemiological research
  • Advantages and limitations of different study design
  • The difference between random error and bias, the impact of these bias and how it can be minimised
  • Analysis of epidemiological research and identification of sources of bias and error

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Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at people who are looking to grow their knowledge and skills in public health, policy development and epidemiology.

Who will you learn with?

Mieghan Bruce

I am a veterinary epidemiologist, with a goal to provide food for a growing population whilst living within our planetary boundaries. My work is in the human-animal-planetary health nexus.

Who developed the course?

Murdoch University

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia.

  • Established

    1973

  • Location

    Perth, Western Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 410Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

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