Research Methods in Public Health

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An introduction to research methods in public health, including research design and methods for data collection and data analysis. The course serves as an introduction to quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and community-based participatory approaches to research in public health, as well as ethical issues in conducting research. Through the mix of coursework, textbook readings, and articles from the public health literature, students acquire skills needed to develop a research proposal to address a public health problem, while developing competencies in: 1) conducting a literature review, 2) critically evaluating research designs, and 3) analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Prerequisite(s): STAT 7010 >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF, CERG_PHLT Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.