Module 2 | Overview

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Module 2 | Overview

  Introduction

In this module, we will explore Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional Observational Studies, Evidential Value of Behavioral Obesity Research, and Considerations for Causal Inference: Hill's criteria. 

  Speakers

Please see a list of the guest speakers for Module 2. Each speaker's name is hyperlinked. When clicking on the speaker's name, it will take you to their professional profile page so you can learn more about each speaker's professional background, research interests, and research work.


Bertha Hidalgo, Ph.D. Links to an external site.Links to an external site.

Associate Professor Associate Dean, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Watch the lecture: Advantages and Disadvantages of Conventional Observational Studies


Noah Haber, Ph.D. Links to an external site.Links to an external site.

Principal Research Scientist at the Center for Open Science

Watch the lecture: Evidential Value of Behavioral Obesity Research



Douglas L. Weed, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. Links to an external site.Links to an external site.

Physician Epidemiologist 

Adjunct Full Professor at the University of Utah

Watch the lecture: Considerations for Causal Inference: Hill's Criteria