HLTH 313
Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to methods of collecting data in public health, identifying appropriate study designs and statistical analyses for specific public health research questions. \n
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Data Sources and Uses
Learning Outcome
Students will distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data sources and uses.
Title
Data Collection
Learning Outcome
Students will explain the basic principles of qualitative and quantitative data collection and contrast various data collection methods.
Title
Analytic Procedures
Learning Outcome
Students will describe basic analytic procedures for qualitative and quantitative data sources.
Title
Data Visualization
Learning Outcome
Students will present data analysis results in text and graphically using principles of data visualization.
Title
Environmental and Spatial Data
Learning Outcome
Students will describe basic characteristics of environmental and spatial data, including collection and analysis considerations.
Title
Human Subjects Research
Learning Outcome
Students will describe the principles of human subjects research and the purpose of the IRB.
