Defining and developing a research question; distinguishing between correlative and mechanistic questions; matching methods to questions; understanding bias and confounding; random and systemic error; quantifying clinical information. Course objectives are:
- Students will learn to identify the type of research questions that lead to career-building and development.
- Students will learn to enhance their ability to critically evaluate research questions and methods.
Prerequisites: None.
Credit: 1 hour; required for all program students
Grading Criteria: Pass/Fail
Semester Offered: Summer
Course Director: Milton Packer, MD, Professor & Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences (E05.506P),
phone: 214 648-0491, fax: 214 648-3934
Course Administrator: Mack Dressler, Dept. of Clinical Sciences (E5.506)
phone: 214 648-2558, fax: 214 648-3934
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