Res MethBiostat Hlthcare Prov

4 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course provides students with an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly used by the health care provider in systematic clinical inquiry. An introduction to research design and methodology is also provided and along with analytic tools will assist the learner to evaluate clinical issues presented in the literature. Emphasis is given to the application of statistical methods in the evaluation of clinical questions, focusing on selection and application of appropriate statistical procedures. Statistics are introduced to the student in the second week of class and continued throughout the course.