Key concepts and principles:-Exposure and outcome-Validity of measurements-Basic study formats-Random error, bias and confounding-Assessment of causality (validity of results) &nbsp;

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After completing the module a student:-is able to apply measures of occurrence and effect to key measures of population health and its determinants-understands key concepts of epidemiological studied and is able to identify main study formats-can interpret and critically appraise study results by evaluating main sources of error&nbsp;

<h3>Literature</h3>Gordis Epidemiology &nbsp;

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An introduction to key concepts and principles of epidemiological studies

KAN.200 Introduction to Epidemiology, 5 cr

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