PUBH 8604 - Res Methods in Soc/Behav Sci

(3) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to step-by-step research process, including research design, data collection, interpretation, and guidelines for writing and presenting results in social and behavioral sciences. It covers a range of research methods, including observational techniques, survey research, focus groups, and other types of unstructured data collection methods. Emphasis is placed on understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and underlying logic of different procedures for obtaining empirical evidence for rigorous population health research.