Emphasizes examination of the research process as scientific thinking. Both quantitative

and qualitative research methods are studied. Stresses the evaluation of evidence from

published research, including choice of research questions and adequacy of method and

design for critical appraisal and application of findings to guide practice. Interrelationships

between planning, implementing and evaluating health-related research are analyzed.

Standards of ethical conduct in research are examined. The availability and use oF
computer software for ethical conduct in research are examined. The availability and
use of computer software for data analysis are reviewed, and basic approaches to data
collection and analysis presented .

Prerequistite: NU 500 and undergraduate statistics course

 

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