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Published on May 5, 2025
On April 28, 2025, the DI Scholars Club hosted an intensive Quantitative Methods Workshop at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. The workshop, led by Dr. Gabriel Dusing, brought together ten graduate students and researchers from the Dahdaleh Institute and the Global Strategy Lab for a deep dive into practical statistical techniques and causal inference methods used in global health research.
Held in-person in the Institute’s boardroom, the event was structured into two interactive sessions:
Morning Session: Statistical Methods for Global Health
Participants explored key inferential tools—Chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA, nonparametric alternatives, and linear and logistic regression—paired with live demonstrations in Stata. The focus was on practical application and interpretation, helping bridge theory with real-world research.
Afternoon Session: Causal Inference in Observational Health Data
Dr. Dusing guided attendees through concepts such as Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW), and regression adjustment using weights. With hands-on examples in Stata, participants were able to understand the application of advanced causal techniques to health data.
The workshop stood out for its interactive format. Questions spanned basic theory to advanced application, reflecting the diverse experience levels in the room. A lunch break and a post-session Q&A created space for deeper discussion, mentorship, and community building—capped off with a relaxed social at Aroma.
Dr. Dusing—whose research leverages health administrative data to examine equity in health and health systems—offered not just expertise but a welcoming, collegial approach that encouraged open exchange and critical thinking.
This workshop clearly demonstrated a demand for more skill-sharing opportunities where students can sharpen their methodological toolkits and build community in a welcoming space. The DI Scholars Club is deeply appreciative of the Dahdaleh Institute for supporting such student-led initiatives.
Stay tuned for more PD events organized by the DI Scholars Club.
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