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Nov 23, 2024
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PUBH 320 - Research Methods
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to research study design and data collection. The course will include qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as mixed methods and community-based participatory research using examples from a variety of health topics. Specifically, we will discuss the steps involved and methodology behind conducting a literature review, the basic tools for hypothesis generation, conducting qualitative research, how to measure health outcomes, constructing questionnaires, and quantitative data collection methods. We will also discuss ethical issues when conducting research. We will focus on evaluation of interventions, including formative, process, and outcome evaluations of health care initiatives and community level interventions. Throughout the semester, students will complete a variety of exercises designed to gain experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Students will build skills for conducting research and evaluation.
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