Research Methods In Public Health
- Health Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 132 pages
- 9 units
This course provides necessary information concerning various research methods employed in public health to unravel the mystery surrounding disease and injury causation, aiming to prevent or eradicate them. It familiarizes students with methods used in public health, focusing on research methods and study design formulation. Students will learn appropriate statistical analyses for various public health research designs, enhancing their understanding of research methodologies and data analysis in the field.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving, research
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS805, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS805 · UNIT 1 DEFINITION AND CONCEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
Nominal data is the lowest form of data which may also be called qualitative data because they describe the quality of a thing or person.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain public health research.
- Describe various types of research and study designs.
- Describe the rudiments of research methodologies.
- Describe the concept of sampling and various sampling techniques.
- Identify statistical analysis methods and their interpretation.
What it prepares you for
- Public Health Researcher
- Epidemiologist
- Health Program Manager
- Biostatistician
- Data Analyst
- Healthcare
- Government
- Non-profit
- Research Institutions
- Pharmaceuticals
- SPSS
- SAS
- Epi Info
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Research
Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Public Health Research
Understanding different measurement scales (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) and their appropriate use requires careful attention to detail and application of statistical principles.
- Module 2: Research Methods and Data Analyses in Public Health
Unit 1: Study Designs in Public Health Research
Distinguishing between different study designs (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional) and understanding their strengths and weaknesses requires critical thinking and application of epidemiological principles.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 69 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Research
Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Public Health Research · 5 hours
Define public health research, explain its importance, and differentiate between variables and data.. Identify types of variables and measurement scales..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Research
Unit 2: Concepts of Sampling in Public Health Research · 5 hours
Explain sampling importance, define sampling concepts, and identify the best sampling technique.. Describe various sampling techniques and explain bias types..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Research
Unit 3: Reliability and Validity of Measurements in Public Health Research · 5 hours
Explain validity and reliability concepts, define validity and reliability, and explain their types.. Describe questionnaire development process..
- Week 4Module 2: Research Methods and Data Analyses in Public Health
Unit 1: Study Designs in Public Health Research · 5 hours
Explain study design, identify classifications, discuss descriptive design and its classifications..
- Week 5Module 2: Research Methods and Data Analyses in Public Health
Unit 2: Quantitative vs Qualitative Research Methods · 5 hours
Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods.. Explain qualitative research types..
- Week 6Module 2: Research Methods and Data Analyses in Public Health
Unit 3: Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research · 5 hours
Explain statistical inference, identify parametric statistics, and provide research situations for risk/odd ratio calculation.. Explain and interpret cohort, case-control, and experimental study results..
- Week 7Module 3: Topic Selection and Components of Research Proposal in Public Health
Unit 1: Construction and Formulation of Research Topics · 5 hours
Explain how to construct a research topic..
- Week 8Module 3: Topic Selection and Components of Research Proposal in Public Health
Unit 2: Components of a Research Proposal · 5 hours
Describe research proposal components and understand how to write one..
- Week 9Module 3: Topic Selection and Components of Research Proposal in Public Health
Unit 3: Beyond Research Proposal · 5 hours
Understand how to write dissertation results, describe elements for discussing research findings, and describe manuscript preparation steps.. Learn how to choose scientific journals for publishing research..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Research
Review of Module 1 · 6 hours
Review key concepts from Module 1.. Practice problems related to public health research definitions, sampling, and measurement..
- Week 11Module 2: Research Methods and Data Analyses in Public Health
Review of Module 2 · 6 hours
Review key concepts from Module 2.. Work through case studies applying research methods and data analysis techniques..
- Week 12Module 3: Topic Selection and Components of Research Proposal in Public Health
Review of Module 3 · 6 hours
Review key concepts from Module 3.. Develop a mock research proposal..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 6 hours
Final revision and preparation for assessments.. Address any remaining questions or unclear areas..
Preparing for the exam
- Focus on understanding the core concepts of each research method.
- Practice applying statistical techniques to sample datasets.
- Review and understand the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs.
- Create detailed outlines of key topics to aid recall.
- Practice writing clear and concise research proposals.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS805 about?
This course provides necessary information concerning various research methods employed in public health to unravel the mystery surrounding disease and injury causation, aiming to prevent or eradicate them. It familiarizes students with methods used in public health, focusing on research methods and study design formulation. Students will learn appropriate statistical analyses for various public health research designs, enhancing their understanding of research methodologies and data analysis in the field.
How many units does PHS805 have?
PHS805, Research Methods In Public Health, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 132 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS805?
PHS805 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS805 hard?
PHS805 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study, problem solving and research work.
How long does PHS805 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is PHS805 assessed?
PHS805 is assessed by tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS805?
Public Health Researcher, Epidemiologist, Health Program Manager, Biostatistician and Data Analyst.