Unit Code: EPI830

Unit Name: Health Research Methods and Ethics

Description: EPI830 is conducted over a single semester and is fully administered online in four modules. Module 1 introduces the theories and approaches in health research. Module 2 discusses quantitative methods in health research in detail. This module will also have students to critically appraise various quantitative study designs (cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, experimental study designs and systematic reviews/meta-analyses) and critically appraise the literature. Module 3 involves a discussion on philosophies of qualitative research methods and analytical techniques used to analyze textual data. In Module 4 students will apply all the concepts learnt in the three modules, and design and create a research project plan to address a specific health problem. Course assessment activities will include online quizzes, assignments and a research project plan submitted at the end of this course.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to : 1. Discuss the theoretical foundations and important. 2. Evaluate quantitative research methods in health. 3. Discuss qualitative research methods and apply tools to analyze data in qualitative studies. 4. Design a research study and create a project plan to address a specific health problem.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1