Measurement and Data Quality in Health Research.

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This course will examine the links between measurement theory and practice, emphasizing study design, data collection methods, and data quality. Students will critically evaluate concepts underlying measurement reliability and validity and explore the construction of measurement tools and their use in quantitative research. The course will incorporate a combination of theory, methods, and practical skill development, including training in statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, or Stata) for factor analysis and computation of reliability measures. Students will be prepared to critically evaluate methodological issues in quantitative measurement and develop measurement approaches for research proposals. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the required preparation.