The overarching purpose of the module is to provide an overview of key concepts in public health-related research including study design, data collection and analysis, and collaboration. It consists of a total of seven topic-specific content blocks and an optional eighth block. Each block contains a 15-20 minute lecture video with slides and at least one required or supplemental reading.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess the scientific literature, including consideration of study design, data collection methods, and outcomes.
- Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research, including strengths and weaknesses.
- Explain the concepts of internal and external validity, including common threats to each (e.g., maturation and selection).
- Describe how to conduct a systematic search of the scientific literature.