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Quantitative Methods for Tobacco Control
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- Online Programs for Applied Learning
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2021 - 2022
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Kevin Welding
- Resources:
- Description:
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Quantitative Methods for Tobacco Control teaches students about the quantitative methods that are most often used in tobacco control and tobacco-related research. Topics to be covered will include study designs and methods commonly used in tobacco control research, including methods to assess the burden of tobacco-related disease and evaluate prevention and cessation interventions. Students have the opportunity to apply these new skills in interpreting and presenting quantitative data.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify key indicators for surveillance of tobacco use behaviors and tobacco control interventions
- Describe quantitative approaches for studying the determinants of tobacco use behaviors and the impact of tobacco control interventions
- Interpret surveillance indicators and measures of association
- Conduct a literature review
- Design a quantitative research study proposal on a relevant tobacco control topic
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Quizzes
- 25% Assignments
- 65% Written Assignment(s)
- Enrollment Restriction:
Restricted to students in Certificate in Global Tobacco Control
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required