An introduction to the research process, including the
formulation of hypotheses, designing a study, collection of
data, data analysis, and reporting research findings. Basic
concepts in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are
used to describe, analyze, and draw logical conclusions from
data collected in health promotion research.
Athena Title
Research Design
Prerequisite
(HPRB 3020 or HPRB 3020S) and (HPRB 5410W or HPRB 5410E)
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to illustrate understanding of scientific inquiry and the research process and identify threats to scientific validity.
Students will be able to discuss research ethics and human subjects’ protection.
Students will be able to develop hypotheses and design a study to test a hypothesis.
Students will be able to analyze data sets and identify measures of central tendency, variance, and correlations.
Students will be able to explain the proper method of analyzing data and report findings in an ethical manner.
Students will be able to describe research findings and interpret the meaning of graphical depictions of data in findings.
Topical Outline
Scientific inquiry and the research process
Quantitative and qualitative methodology
Hypothesis construction
Research/study design
Measurement
Statistical power
Methods of data analysis
Graphical depictions of data
Description of research findings
Research ethics
The responsible conduct of research
Human subjects protection
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
