A wide variety of examples will be used to illustrate these issues from a range of diseases areas and from low, middle and high income countries. The teaching will be a mix of interactive lectures and group practicals and discussions.

At the end of the course participants will be:

• To understand, evaluate and interpret results from medical research
• Understand key statistical principles in the design and analysis of medical research
• Understand the key study designs
• Appreciate the importance of study design, analysis and reporting in interpreting results
• Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and biases from research studies for effective implementation for public health policy

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