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HPG 6104 – Epidemiological Methods II

University of Nairobi
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Week 1

Measures of Disease Frequency & Association

Week 1 Handout

Quick guide to 2×2 tables, prevalence, incidence, and basic association measures.

2×2 Epi Calculator

Calculate RR, OR, and AR instantly from cell counts.

Frequency Quiz

Test your mastery of baseline epidemiological metrics.
Week 2

Categorical Data Analysis

Week 2 Handout

Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Mantel-Haenszel methods.

Stratification Analyzer

Explore confounding vs effect modification through strata.

Categorical Quiz

Assess your ability to interpret stratified categorical data.
Week 3

Confounding & Effect Modification

Student Companion

DAGs, the 10% rule, and practical R code reference.

10% Rule Evaluator

Automatically evaluate bias vs finding using R output.

Confounding Quiz

Practice drills on confounder identification.
Week 4

Causal Inference in Epidemiology

Causal Inference Guide

Counterfactuals, Exchangeability, and Bradford Hill criteria.

Causal Pathway Analyzer

Build simple DAGs to identify Confounders vs Colliders.

Causal Inference Quiz

Test your knowledge of backdoor paths and Berkson's bias.
Week 5

Advanced Confounding Control

Advanced Control Guide

Matching, Propensity Scores, IPTW, and Sensitivity Analysis.

Method Selector Tool

Determine the best control method for your study design.

Advanced Control Quiz

Test your mastery of PSM, IPTW, and SMR calculations.
Week 6

Logistic Regression in Epidemiology

Regression Companion

Logit function, OR interpretation, and assumptions (EPV rule).

OR & Probability Visualizer

Visualize how coefficients translate to odds and probabilities.

Regression Quiz

Interpret ORs and assess confounding in R output.
Week 7

Epidemiologic Study Designs

Strengths, biases, and causal utility. Content unlocking next week.