Health

HEAL2003Methods in Health Research and Information Literacy3 ch (3C 2L)
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts in health research, including the purpose, process, and utilization of health research. Students will be exposed to research designs and data analysis methods commonly used by health researchers, including qualitative, quantitative (including inferential methods such as regression), mixed methods, and systematic reviews. Topics will include evidence-based practice, health research ethics, information literacy, and knowledge translation. This course will build students' knowledge of interdisciplinary information literacy principles with a focus on health research.

Prerequisite: STAT 2263, HEAL 1001, and HEAL 1002 ; or permission of the instructor.