HLTR 310 - WIresearch Methods in Hlth Sciences

1 Units

Introduction to the field of evidence-based medicine (EBM) as it is practiced in the health sciences: framing of testable clinical questions, database searching, and choice of the best research design for various purposes. Quantitative and qualitative research designs, linking of research designs with statistical tests, and use of statistical software to analyze data. Completion of a proposal for a research project that would be possible to conduct in the student’s health-related field of study. Writing intensive. (WI) (Writing)(PtK:SCI)

Prerequisite: MATH 107 OR COMPARIBLE STATISTICS COURSE AND JUNIOR OR SENIOR CLASS STANDING
MILE Requirement: SCI
Fixed/Variable Credit: Fixed Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade