MPH2036

Controlled clinical trials

Associate Professor M Abramson

2 hours per week over 14 weeks

Synopsis This subject aims to provide students with the necessary skills to enable them to design, implement and analyse randomised controlled clinical trials. Formulation of the research question, selection and recruitment of study subjects, comparability of groups, randomisation, defining the manoeuvre for developing and executing the measurements, interpreting findings, managing outcomes and considering issues of ethics, budget and quality assurance will be covered in this subject.

Assessment A formal research/evaluation protocol (15-20 pages in length) will be prepared and submitted by each student. Students will formally present and defend their proposal at the end of the course.

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