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    Mar 28, 2024  
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BH 603 - Applied Research Methods


Unit(s): 3

This course will focus on applied research, which deals with solving practical problems by employing empirical methodologies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of behavioral and social research that are needed to understand health problems encountered in the community and design and evaluate interventions used in practice. Major topics include: ethics in social research, development of research questions, research design, identification of research variables, sampling, measurement, data collection and basic statistical analysis. Students will be introduced to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods with an emphasis on learning and employing proper survey research techniques. Students will also learn to apply their understanding of research methods to critically assess published research articles.


Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
School of Nursing and Health Professions



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