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308.702.01
Data and Methods for Studying U.S. Health Politics

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Concurrent enrollment in Role of Government in HP (308.602)

Description
Examines the topics discussed in the Role of Government in Health Policy course, focusing on the methods used to conduct research on health politics topics. Discusses: (1) developing research questions and testable hypotheses, (2) identifying data sources, and (3) choosing appropriate methods for analyzing data using examples from a range of current health politics topics. Topics are based on student interests and vary each year. Students gain experience writing a brief research proposal based on a research question of their choice, presenting the proposal in front of the class and leading an in-class discussion on the research topic.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain methodological approaches to conducting research on health politics topics
  2. Critically evaluate research methods proposed for studying contemporary issues in health politics
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduate students are not permitted in this course