Causality | Understanding Medical Research

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Correlation is not causation, but it is not not causation either. This video covers why causal claims sit at the center of medical science and how the Bradford Hill criteria help you weigh the evidence when a randomized trial is impossible. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Why causality matters in medicine 02:26 Causality weasel words 03:24 Correlation versus causation 04:18 No causation without variation 06:34 The Bradford Hill criteria 11:45 Applying the criteria: sugary drinks and obesity 14:26 Take-home points Learning objectives: After watching, you'll be able to: - Explain why causality, rather than correlation, is what lets medicine change an outcome by changing an exposure - Identify causality weasel words such as "linked to" and "associated with" in reporting on medical studies - Apply the Bradford Hill criteria to assess whether an observational finding supports a causal claim 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNewVyTec_MVGxIbNSEeMhEsZ 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/medical-research 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/understanding-medical-research-your-facebook-friend-wrong

Published 2020-07-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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