Postgraduate CUR-MPH401-2023
Epidemiology and Evidence
Advance your research range and experience using scientific methods, case studies and statistical software. Discuss the ethical considerations of research.Critique principles and process leading design, data and measurement of research techniques.
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 27 Feb 2023
- 17 Jul 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply fundamental principles of epidemiology in public health, and identify key sources of relevant data
- critically assess research studies and identify how to remedy deficiencies
- systematically search and synthesise the peer-reviewed literature to formulate explicit study hypotheses, objectives and/or research questions
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- Introduction to biostatistics, frequency distributions
- Introduction to research methods, critical appraisal
- Descriptive statistics
- Inferential statistics
- Deciding which statistical methods to use
- Data collection process, Survey Monkey
- Observational studies
- Interventional studies
- Sampling
- Measurement reliability and validity, bias
- Reseach ethics
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject was previously known as Health Research Methods.
Students will be provided an introduction to the fundamental principles of research methods and epidemiology, biostatistics, their use and relevance in health research. The emphasis is on application of these designs and methods to topics that may include, but are not limited to, chronic diseases; infectious diseases; environmental, social, behavioural and nutritional factors; sexual health; and occupational health.
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- Quiz 1 (25%)
- Quiz 2 (25%)
- Case Study Application (50%)
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