Description
Discusses research questions typically asked in health services research. Gains hand-on experience formulating these questions in terms that make them amenable to quantitative analysis. Includes topics: defining causal pathways, choosing outcome variables, getting reliable model predictions, sample selection issues, and contending with partial observations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Apply several econometrics techniques which are commonly used in health services research to their own research
Select appropriate econometrics models for their research questions and available data
Perform empirical analyses with survey data and administrative databases
Our journal club provides a space for students and faculty to engage with cutting-edge research on aging and disability in the United States. We explore articles from various disciplines, including public health, demography, and medicine, reflecting a range of analytic approaches and perspectives.
Session Format
5 minutes: Introductions—Participants briefly share their name, program, and research interests.
10 minutes: Article summary—A volunteer or faculty member will highlight the key takeaways.
40 minutes: Group discussion—Facilitated with prepared questions, but allowing for organic dialogue.
5 minutes: Closing remarks—Wrap-up and preview of the next session.