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HTHS410 - Health Research Methods

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3
This course provides a foundation in the essential components of health care research. Included is background information regarding the evolution of health care research, the current status of research in health care, and the challenges health care research will face in the future. Students learn about the various methods of research, how to develop a research question and review current literature on their chosen topic, as well as how to evaluate existing case studies and write a research proposal. The various methods of data collection and data management are discussed and students learn to design and conduct a study. This course then discusses data analysis and interpretation, generating reports for various venues, and the impact of health-related research. Students will also consider the challenges of health services research.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 202  and MATH 309