MPH2036

Controlled clinical trials (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor M Abramson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Skills for the design, implementation & analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials. Formulation of the research question, selection & recruitment of study subjects, comparability of groups, randomisation, defining the manoeuvre for developing & executing the measurements, interpreting findings, managing outcomes & considering issues of ethics, budget & quality assurance.

Assessment: Written assignments + Oral presentation

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week

Prerequisites: MPH1040 & MPH1041 or MPH1030 & MPH1031