B3402 - Quantitative triangulation in aetiological epidemiology - 07/11/2019

B number: 
B3402
Principal applicant name: 
Julian Higgins | University of Bristol (PHS) (UK)
Co-applicants: 
Kate Tilling
Title of project: 
Quantitative triangulation in aetiological epidemiology
Proposal summary: 

We are developing methods for combining results across studies, primarily based on summary results (from published papers). We work within a framework known as 'triangulation', in which we compare and contrast results of studies that take different appraoches to answering the same underlying question. Where ALSPAC provides relevant data that can be compared with the findings from other types of study, we propose to analyse these. We will select topics in conjunction with external collaborators, ensuring the case studies address important research questions in aetiological epidemiology.

Impact of research: 
Primarily generation of novel quantitative framework for epidemiological triangulation.
Date proposal received: 
Tuesday, 5 November, 2019
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 7 November, 2019
Keywords: 
Statistics/methodology, We are currently not able to select a disease/condition., Statistical methods