HUMN 8427 Research Seminar II: Design in Human, Public Health, and Health Services Research (5 cr.)
This course explores demographic, epidemiologic, health econometric, and evaluation/outcome-based research. Topics include theory and hypothesis testing; variable definition and measurement; correlational, survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, nonexperimental, factorial, and single-subject designs; cross-sectional, case-control, prospective, clinical trials; and technology assessment. The language, logic, and execution of qualitative designs are examined, and the interfacing of qualitative and quantitative designs is discussed. (Prerequisites: SBSF 8417 and two core KAMs.)

 

HUMN 8437 Research Seminar III: Data Analysis in Human, Public Health, and Health Services Research (5 cr.)
This course covers descriptive statistics; statistical inference; and quantitative techniques, including analysis of variance and covariance, multiple linear regression, and nonparametric techniques. Other topics include software for data analysis; qualitative data reduction, data displays, and conclusion drawing/verification; data management techniques; and interfacing qualitative and quantitative data for analysis. (Offered winter and summer quarters. Prerequisites: SBSF 8417, HUMN 8427, and two core KAMs.)

 

HUMN 9000 Dissertation (30 cr.)
This course offers doctoral students the opportunity to integrate their Program of Study into an in-depth exploration of an interest area that includes the completion of a research study. Students complete the dissertation independently, with the guidance of a dissertation supervisory committee chair and committee members. Students complete a prospectus, proposal, Institutional Review Board application, and dissertation. Once students register for HUMN 9000, they are registered each term until successful completion of the dissertation. (Prerequisites: Core KAMs, SBSF 8417, HUMN 8427.)