Summary
Summary GZW3024 Advanced statistics and research methods
- Course
- Institution
Full elaboration of the course: GZW3024 Advanced statistics and research methods
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
GWHEPstudent
Reviews received
Content preview
GZW3024Advanced statistics and research methods
Maastricht University
1
, Lecture 0 (05-02): Introduction to the course
Overview of statistical techniques:
→ Independent variable:
the variable that the
predictions are based on.
The cause(s).
→ Dependent variable:
variable where
researchers make a
prediction about. The
outcome.
Lecture 0 (05-02): Introduction to Theme 1A
Case 1A = Corporate fitness: a weapon to combat overweight?
- A company asks you, health scientists, to find out what the effect of a corporate
fitness program might be on overweight and diabetes.
- Aim: what is the influence of sports physical activity on overweight/obesity and
diabetes in a working population?
- Resources: real longitudinal data collected in a long-term prospective cohort
study among workers.
Lecture 1 (05-02): Measures of disease frequency & observational study design
Measures of disease frequency
Epidemiology is quantifying the existence of a disease, the frequency.
- Etiology: searching for causes.
- Diagnosis: determining the numbers in the population, predictive factors.
o With diagnosis there are already symptoms, with screening there are no
symptoms (yet). Wit screening, you can detect diseases faster and start
the treatment earlier.
- Prognosis: disease course.
o You can influence this by means of an intervention.
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GWHEPstudent. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.56. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83822 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now