330SM - STATISTICAL LEARNING IN EPIDEMIOLOGY 2025
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Opened: Monday, 2 March 2026, 9:00 AM
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To understand the "birth" of this field, you have to look at 1854 London. At the time, the prevailing theory was "Miasma" —the belief that diseases like cholera were caused by "foul air."...
John Snow, often called the Father of Epidemiology, suspected the water supply instead. By mapping out the deaths and identifying a single contaminated water pump on Broad Street, he provided the first statistical proof of germ theory in action ! But, the birth of epidemiology is more than just one man’s discovery; it is a sprawling saga featuring a diverse cast of pioneers. From social reformers fighting urban squalor to scientists uncovering the microscopic world, these individuals collectively laid the groundwork for modern public health.
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Relationship between cumulative incidence and incidence rate. “Theoretical” model for the incidence rate.
Standardized rates examples
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Opened: Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 4:17 PM
These are sample questions for the individual written exam. Please try to answer them yourself; you may use your laptop for any necessary calculations. Aim to rely on your own knowledge rather than just artificial intelligence...your brain is a muscle, and you have to train it!
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