HPED 666 Quantitative Research Methods
This course provides a foundation to prepare students to design a quantitative research educational study. Initial emphasis is placed on critically reading and interpreting published quantitative research in terms of applicability to health professions education. The course includes research literature to clarify and expand on key research concepts of design, subject selection, measurement and data collection, appropriateness of statistical tests, validity and reliability, and ethical principles of research. At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply the research process to answer a quantitative research question.