Introductory analysis of linked data (Theory)

Course details

This course introduces the topic of linked data analysis at an introductory to intermediate level. These techniques apply to both health and administrative data. This course is a pre-requisite to Introductory Analysis of Linked Data (Practical). It fills a gap in research training opportunities by laying down the theoretical principles before combining it with hands-on practical exercises in the implementation of computing solutions in Introductory Analysis of Linked Data (Practical).

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for health and social care researchers, social scientists, clinical practitioners and health care managers who wish to improve their understanding of working with health-related routine data, and to gain the theory and skills needed to analyse linked health and social data.

Skill areas & competencies

Skill Areas:

• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Statistical Modelling
• Visualisation

Skill Competencies: 

• Data Preparation and Feature Modelling,
• Data Analysis and Model Building

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:

1. Critically appraise the theory of data linkage methods and features of comprehensive data linkage systems, sufficient to understand the sources and limitations of linked data sets.

2. Critically evaluate the principles of epidemiologic measurement and research methods for the conceptualisation and construction of numerators and denominators used in the analysis of health and social phenomena, including services utilisation and outcomes.

3. Critically appraise sources of measurement error in linked data, the difference between confounding and effect modification, and use of regression models in risk adjustment in health and social research.

Transferrable skills

1. Information technology
2. Database management
3. Statistical analysis
4. Information governance
5. Numeracy
6. Select and apply appropriate analysis or assessment techniques and tools.

Course dates

This course will open on 19 April 2025 – one month prior to the practical session.

Cost

£756.00

Location

Online

Taught by

Jointly delivered by Professor David Preen from the University of Western Australia and Dr Ting Wang of SAIL Databank.