This unit provides an overview of both quantitative and qualitative methodology used in health research. It covers a wide range of practical issues regarding successful conduct of a health research study. This includes elements such as identifying appropriate research questions, reviewing and critiquing the scientific literature, developing appropriate research teams, designing instruments for data collection as well as discussing sound sampling and data collection approaches. Ethical considerations, health consumer participation and stakeholder liaison with health research are also highlighted. High quality research data, both quantitative and qualitative are essential for... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Julie Saunders
Prerequisites: PUBH2203 Foundations of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
