RESEARCH METHODS IN ESH

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This course introduces key concepts and skill development in scientific inquiry in Environmental Safety & Health. The course covers: foundations for scientific inquiry, types of research methodology, validity and reliability (biases & error), how to search for and review research literature, basic understanding of statistical significance, and how to develop research question/hypotheses. PREREQ: (MUST BE ADMITTED TO A COBE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM) AND ( STAT 230 OR ECON 245 OR EQUIVALENT) AND ( CHEM 102 OR CHEM 115 OR CHE 145 OR UWX CH144 OR EQUIVALENT) AND SAFETY 388