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This module is typical
of the next few modules.

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We'll build on material that
you're already familiar with,

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like epi study designs

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by incorporating more advanced concepts.

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We'll explore methods like matching

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and age as a confounding variable.

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Don't wait to get started on this content.

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You have a chapter from the text to read

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and you will realize that
text chapters are pretty long.

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One comment on the textbook
is honestly pretty dry.

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However it is the best

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and only intermediate epi
two-book that's available.

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The public health program at UVM

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feels that the material
is solid, and informative,

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and it continues to review the market

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for a more engaging option as
more books become available.

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The lectures in this class

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are a summary of the book chapters,

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but don't hit on every detail.

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So the readings are important.

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There's also an SPSS lab with this module,

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which I'd encourage you
to get a head start on.

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Within the lab folder,

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there is supplemental material

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if you need any additional SPSS support.

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I also encourage you to
work together on the labs

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as well as ask lab-related questions

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using the help forum tag in Yellowdig.

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This really mimics kind of
working in the real world

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and asking colleagues or the internet

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for help when you run into
an analytic challenge.

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You can feel free to answer

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each other's questions in Yellowdig

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or tag me or Isabella, your TA,

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in a post if you'd like us to weigh in.