| Description |
Course focuses on statistical analysis of time-to-event or survival data, introduces hazard & survival functions, censoring mechanisms, parametric & non-parametric estimation, and comparison of survival curves. Covers continuous and discrete-time regression models, with emphasis on Cox's proportional hazards model and partial likelihood estimation. Discusses competing risk models, unobserved heterogeneity, and multivariate survival models including event history analysis. Course emphasizes basic concepts and techniques as well as social science applications. Half-course offered in first half of spring term. |