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The 鈥楻esearch Methods for Social Epidemiology鈥� module is designed to familiarise you with and develop research skills used in epidemiological and public health research. Practical aspects will be emphasised, as well as grant proposal writing. Students will also practice the critical appraisal of evidence in quantitative research. In addition to the general concepts of quantitative research methods, there will be an introduction to qualitative research.

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast qualitative & quantitative research methods in terms of theory, data collection and analysis
2. Describe and understand strengths & limitations of epidemiological study designs
3. Critique evidence surrounding a defined quantitative research topic
4. Formulate a research question, objectives and hypotheses
5. Define and justify a study design to address a particular research question
6. Propose how to identify and take account of potential sources of bias
7. State how issues of confounding and effect modification can be dealt with when designing a study
8. Draw on the knowledge and skills described above to prepare a grant proposal on a standard proforma in response to a funding call

This module is compulsory for all students on MSc Social Epidemiology and MSc Dental Public Health programmes.

Subject to places being available, the module is also available for other postgraduate students from across 果冻影院 such as MSc Population Health, and MSc Global Health and Development. Spaces on this module are limited to 70.

Sessions are varied, with most involving a discussion, small group work or a computer-based practical. All course materials will be posted on Moodle. Some reading materials may be distributed in advance, and you will be asked to read these prior to the session. Important announcements will be made in 鈥淣ews forum鈥� on Moodle.