Designing Public Health Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. 3 Credit Hours

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This course will introduce the fundamentals of research methods in public health settings. Topics will include principles of research investigation, reviewing scientific literature, research design, research-related epidemiological concepts, sampling methods, measurement, and data collection. Topics will cover quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods. Issues and problems commonly encountered in public health research will be discussed using real-world examples, emphasizing local and regional examples where applicable.