Introduction to Research Methods Benedictine University, MPH 606 Dr. Damien Byas and Dr. Lindsey (Fenix) Ho

Research is like Cooking ( 做饭 ) New Cook: 不好 Bù hǎo 2

Follow the Scientific “Recipe”: Research Methods 3

Overview of Research Methods Scientific Method Research Question Literature Review Study Designs Research Ethics Measurements and Surveys Data Analysis Variables Descriptive Inferential Results Charts and Graphs Reporting Basic Research Recipe: 4

Research Methods WHY? Cooking by Recipe = Delicious Meal Applying Research Methods = Impactful Public Health Study Create scientifically relevant, accurate, replicable studies Contribute to the health and wellbeing of your community, nation and world. 5

Class Format Lectures using Power Point presentations Videos Group Discussions Case Studies Problem solving exercises Lab: SPSS Quizzes Final Assignment and Presentations 6

Grading In class Participation - 10% Oral presentation - 30% Quizzes/In-class assignments - 40% Final Paper - 20% Grading Scale: A: %D: 60-69% B: 80-89%F: <60% C: 70-79% 7

Academic Honesty etc. Do your own Work (quizzes, presentations) Come to class Participate Read the Syllabus specific information Ask Questions/ the Instructors 8

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