Survey Research

3.0 credits

This course presents the necessary elements of survey instrument development and survey research methods, with a focus on practical applications in health care research, epidemiology and social & behavioral science. The integrated perspective includes a qualitative approach to survey development and interpretation and practical methods for conducting valid and reliable survey research. Students participate in all stages of the survey research process through application of homework assignments, survey development and research project design. Grades will be determined through quizzes, participation, and a group survey project.