Research Literacy for Health Decision-Makers
** available as of 06/15/2025
** available as of 06/15/2025
Prerequisites: ISSCM 241 or STAT 103.
This course explores the research process and the regulatory requirements in health sciences research. It provides a foundation for application of evidence-based practices in healthcare services. The fundamentals of research design, methodology, interpretation, and critical appraisal are introduced. The course requires critical thinking to determine the relevance of novel research. Emphasis is given to practical applications to decision-making in healthcare administration. Students will present a critical analysis of multiple types of research studies.
Outcomes: Outline research processes; Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of specific levels of evidence; Describe ethical doctrine and regulations impacting human participant protection; Assess study design, measures, and data collection techniques; Critically evaluate health-related research, including analysis and conclusions; Evaluate the relevance of novel research.
This course explores the research process and the regulatory requirements in health sciences research. It provides a foundation for application of evidence-based practices in healthcare services. The fundamentals of research design, methodology, interpretation, and critical appraisal are introduced. The course requires critical thinking to determine the relevance of novel research. Emphasis is given to practical applications to decision-making in healthcare administration. Students will present a critical analysis of multiple types of research studies.
Outcomes: Outline research processes; Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of specific levels of evidence; Describe ethical doctrine and regulations impacting human participant protection; Assess study design, measures, and data collection techniques; Critically evaluate health-related research, including analysis and conclusions; Evaluate the relevance of novel research.