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HSCI 270 Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology Units: 3.00
HSCI 270, Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology will introduce fundamentals of health-related research methods with a focus on developing critical reasoning skills. Using examples from a wide range of health-related research topics, students will gain familiarity and skills to assess primary literature at a basic level. Throughout the course, students will assess various aspects of both qualitative and quantitative research such as research questions, study rationales, study design, replicability/trustworthiness of research reports, and ethics for research involving human subjects.
Note: Also offered online
Note: Learning Hours may vary
Note: Also offered online
Note: Learning Hours may vary
Requirements: Minimum 2nd year (Level 2) standing and one of (HSCI 190;STAT 263;BIOL 243;STAM 200;CHEE 209; ECON 250;GPHY 247;KNPE 251;NURS 323;POLS 385;PSYC 202;SOCY 211;STAT 267;STAT 367;COMM 162).
Exclusion SOCY 210;GPHY 240; HLTH 252; PSYC 203; EPID 301; HLTH 323
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply basic concepts surrounding the design, conduct, and interpretation of observational studies that are commonly used in the field of epidemiology by conducting a critical appraisal of an observational study.
- Develop compelling, evidence-based rationales for research studies based upon existing evidence and communicate logical and creative arguments in support of research ideas and associated study designs.
- Discuss the origins of research questions in human health and disease, and best practices for articulating such questions in the health sciences.
- Evaluate experimental concepts, design, and basic analysis in order complete a critical appraisal of a clinical trial.
- Understand and apply key concepts and practices of qualitative health research by conducting a critical appraisal of a qualitative study.