Advanced Research Concepts. 3 Credit Hours

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This course provides discussion of research methods used in medical laboratory sciences, with an emphasis on types of research study designs. It includes a thorough study of the research process including development of research question, design, data collection, sample size, statistical evaluation of results and institutional review board application. The student will write an abstract, develop a PowerPoint presentation for the literature review paper created in the Scientific Writing course and give an oral presentation to faculty and students. Submission of abstract for poster presentation at professional meeting or publication in peer-reviewed journal is encouraged.