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340.727.11
Introduction to Health Survey Research Methods

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Exposes students to the practical aspects of health survey research by emphasizing the development of skills to design and administer a survey questionnaire. Introduces students to formative research, questionnaire development, interviewer training, and quality assurance/quality control.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and discuss the theory, frameworks, and contexts of questionnaire development
  2. Distinguish different types of formative research and how these approaches inform survey development
  3. Design, revise and administer questionnaires
  4. Monitor survey data collection and quality control
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Final Exam
  • 40% Quizzes
  • 10% Participation
Special Comments

Course will be taught online via Zoom, on the dates and times the course is scheduled. For further information, please see the Institute website jhsph.edu/summerepi