BSTT 603 :RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

This course provides an overview of the major issues in research including key concepts in research methods appropriate to the investigation of problems in public health. It teaches students to formulate testable research hypotheses, utilize appropriate study designs, collect and analyze data, and interpret findings with an eye to their potential public health impact. It also considers designs and techniques appropriate for qualitative/text data analysis. It will cover both quantitative and qualitative methods. There will be a lab session on the use of computers in Public Health.