Advanced Perspectives in Quantitative Research Methods and Analyses

Graduate

This advanced course is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of the design and analysis of selected observational (prevalence, ecologic, cohort, and case-control) and experimental (controlled trials) quantitative research designs. The course will also address principles and issues pertaining to the 226 Winter 2027 Academic Calendar development, evaluation, and use of psychometric measures. Emphasis will be focused on the understanding and decision-making pertaining to (a) the selection of the right research design, (b) the identification of issues associated with various research methodologies, (c) the use of psychometric measurement, and (d) multivariate statistical procedure such as linear regression analysis, Binary and multinomial logistic regression analysis, and survival analysis. Approaches to evaluation of the quality of evidence in published research will also be addressed. (Prerequisite: NURS-9100; NURS-9300; Graduate level course)