Instructors
Jay Bhattacharya - Stanford University

Introduction to methods of conducting empirical studies which use large existing medical, survey, and other databases to ask both clinical and policy questions. Econometric and statistical models used to conduct medical outcomes research. How research is conducted on medical and health economics questions when a randomized trial is impossible. Problem sets emphasize hands-on data analysis and application of methods, including re-analyses of well-known studies.

Level
Graduate

Units
3

Department
Department of Health, Research and Policy
Stanford School of Medicine