MPH2013

Research methods and computing

(MED)

Associate Professor C Fairley and Dr A Forbes

2 hours per week over 14 weeks

Synopsis: Practical skills for the design, conduct and analysis of a research project. Introduction to research methods and critical appraisal of published literature. Issues in protocol design including selection of type of study, performing a literature review, questionnaire design, sampling methods and ethics approval. Data management skills including basic computing skills, data entry and data cleaning. Statistical analysis using a computer.

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