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380.711.01 ISSUES IN SURVEY RESEARCH DESIGN

Term: 3rd term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Jacinda Dariotis
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Leads participants through the process of designing their own survey. Examines the major decisions faced by a health researcher who wants to design and implement a survey. Explores the potential sources of bias associated with alternative approaches to sample design, respondent recruitment, data collection methods (interviews in-person or by telephone, computer assisted interviews, or mail surveys) instrument design, and field administration. Participants prepare a defensible proposal for a survey that they would like to conduct. Emphasizes population surveys, but not exclusively so.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on class participation and 3 papers.
Learning Objective:

1. Identify primary sources of error in surveys, and discuss the consequences of each type of error for survey findings

2. Critically evaluate the design, implementation and implications of studies based on survey research.

3. Formulate strategies for new surveys that minimize error. 4. Develop a scientifically defensible proposal for a survey research project
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Tuesday 3:30 - 4:50
  • Thursday 3:30 - 4:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 22
Instructor Consent: Consent required for some students

Students who have not had a course in statistics
For consent, contact: jdarioti@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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