Research Methods for the Health Sciences (Core course)

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A comprehensive exploration of research methods used in the health sciences, with an emphasis on selecting and applying appropriate research designs. This course includes an overview of the scientific method and the various research paradigms in current use; research ethics and the protection of human subjects; the role of theory in problem formulation; internal and external validity; variable measurement and reliability, and generalizability of findings. Specific approaches covered include experimental and quasi-experimental treatment designs, epidemiologic methods (cohort and case-control studies), survey research, evaluation and outcomes research, methodological studies and qualitative research.