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Research Methods for Public Health

Undergraduate | USA-HLTH1058 | 2022

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Learn why evidence forms the backbone of public health. Discover strategies for communicating research to policy makers so that you can see your ideas take flight. Consider how policies are developed through evidence. Create interventions. 

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Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
10 weeks

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Research Methods for Public Health

About this subject

  • By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

    1. Describe the principles, philosophies and processes which underpin evidence-based practice and its importance in public health.
    2. Explain key principles of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, designs, methodologies and methods
    3. Apply evidence-based practice principles using established frameworks and tools to commonly encountered public health issues.
    4. Evaluate research evidence, derived from relevant public health issues, using established tools.
    5. Explain how evidence can be effectively translated into practice and policy for public health. 

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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