Experimental Design for Clinical and Translational Health Science Research. (3 h)

Examination of scientific methods as applied to Clinical and Translational Health Science Research. Emphasis is placed on understanding the strengths and weaknesses for a broad range of study designs that can be found in the health sciences. Special emphasis is placed on randomized controlled trials, bioethics, the interpretation of data within the context of internal and external validity, as well as skills in reviewing the scientific literature. P - An applied statistics course such as BIO 380 , BEM 201 , HES 262 , PSY 211 , SOC 271 , or STA 111 ; or prerequisite override required.