5 credits
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and methods for conducting public health research. After an introduction to the research process, students will explore measurement, sampling, methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), study designs, and ethics in more depth. Through development of a mixed methods research protocol, students will practice formulating research questions, conducting a literature review, identifying an appropriate research design and sampling approach, designing data collection instruments, and applying concepts related to community-based participatory research.