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CHS 719 - Advanced Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Science

(3 units)
The course will further develop research skills obtained in basic research methods courses. Students will learn about complex social and behavioral research problems and the research methods available to address the problems.

Prerequisite(s): Doctoral student standing in the School of Community Health Sciences.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
3. evaluate, justify and implement appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
4. examine ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
5. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
6. formulate appropriate sampling strategies.
7. design and evaluate psychometric properties of health surveys.


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