Academic Catalog 2016-2018

GPH 3350 Health Research Methods

A hands on application of study design theory to health research methodologies and the role of evidence-based data collection and interpretation. Includes quantitative and qualitative designs and methods, such as interviews, focus groups, observations, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, pre/post tests, cross-sectional investigations, and randomized controlled trials. The course explores the peer reviewed literature in order to prepare students for their senior capstone experience. Prerequisites for students in the major: BIO 3340 and BIO 3345 - 3 lecture hours.

Credits

3.00 units