Motivates the need for, and describes methods for the analysis of spatially indexed epidemiological data. Covers four major topics: clustering and cluster detection, disease mapping, spatial regression, and an introduction to geographical information systems. Considers both point-references and spatially aggregated data. OVERLAPS WITH CS&SS 554/STAT 554/SOC 534; students receive credit for only one.
Prefix
BIOST
Number
555
Credits
3
Variable Credit?
No
Credit/no-credit only?
No
Joint Class?
Yes
With
EPI 555/GH 534
Offered
Spring
Past Syllabi
2018_WIN_BIOST_555_WakefieldJ.pdf184.91 KB