A good study design is very important as poorly designed studies may yield misleading results. In this course study designs both for experimental studies (where an investigator is actively intervening) and for observational studies are considered. Applications are in agricultural, social and bio-medical sciences. A selection of the topics included is:
Experimental designs
Optimal designs
Sample size calculation
Randomized clinical trials
Follow-up studies
Case-control studies
Bias and confounding
Survey samping
Class time will consist of lectures and class discussion of assigned readings and homework problems.
Literature
Selected chapters of books used in the first semester and review articles