In this course we will discuss the principles that guide good study design, the reasoning behind these principles, and how to interpret the results of studies of various types. We will also address how to recognize departures from good design and how to think about the consequences of these departures. Examples of studies of various quality will be drawn from newspapers and other media. At the end of the three weeks you should have a greater appreciation for the details of the studies you read. Technical language will be kept to a minimum and mathematical principles will be presented at a level that all can understand.
((Howard Seltman - Wednesday - In-Person))
