Section outline

  • Small Group Discussion Section

    Faculty: Andrew Avins, Arpi Bekmezian, Dejana Braithwaite, Amy Hsu, Helen Kim, Nicole Ling, Kala Mehta, Eleni Linos, Diana Naranjo, Jonathan Singer, Betty Smoot


    Location:  Avin S-180,Bekmezian C-417, Braithwaite S-168, Hsu U-460, Kim S-174, Ling C-517, Mehta S-172, Naranjo S 170, Singer S-178, Smoot S-176, Linos Online


    • Assignment:

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        1. Have a clear, detailed understanding of exactly how at least one predictor and one outcome variable for their study will be (or was) measured or be aware that they do not have such an understanding and have a plan to acquire it
        2. Have experience providing tips to colleagues
        3. Be able to list and explain the advantages and disadvantages of basic observational study designs, including case-control, cross-sectional and cohort studies
        4. Be able to propose a logical (if not feasible) alternative design for their research question

    • Assignment Due Date:  August 21, 2014 at 12 noon