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PSM: Concepts and Issues

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Saturday, November 15, 2014 : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Wei Pan, PhD , School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC
Based on the theoretical framework of causal inference and observational studies, this part of course will introduce basic concepts of PSM and its limitations, compare commonly-used PSM methods, explain graphing and balance checking after matching, and discuss current issues and new developments in PSM.

Learning Areas:

Biostatistics, economics
Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice

Learning Objectives:
Describe the basic concepts and main features of PSM. Explain why and when to apply PSM in public health research.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been the principal or biostatistician of multiple federally funded grants focusing on the applications of statistical methods on adolescent health and substance abuse. Among my scientific interests has been the development of statistical methods for application in health and behavioral research.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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