221.672.49
Introduction to Data Management Using American Indian Health Data
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Synchronous Online
- Dates:
- Mon 07/25/2022 - Fri 07/29/2022
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 1:00 - 5:00pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Maria Deloria Knoll
- Shea Littlepage
- Joel A. Begay
- Contact:
- Maria Knoll
- Frequency Schedule:
- One Year Only
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
None
- Description:
-
Introduces Native American tribal health leaders, health professionals, health paraprofessionals, and others interested in Native American health concerns to the basic concepts of data management. Designed for persons who may not have previous formal training in data management but may be working to determine or to address tribal priorities for health care, or working or interested in clinical research or public health within tribal communities. Designed to prepare students for the core courses on data management methods offered by the School of Public Health. Introduces students to basic principles and methods of data management using examples pertinent to American Indian health. Individuals do not have to be Native American, nor work with Native American communities, to participate in the course since the concepts can be translated to many public health settings; however, the examples and assignments will be drawn from Native American settings.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the processes and procedures for data management in quantitative and qualitative research
- Illustrate the practical application of these processes in research projects
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Class Attendance & Participation
- 40% Homework
- 40% Daily In-Class Group Exercises
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
The course will move to a virtual format in 2-hour sessions using Zoom during two weeks. Students are expected to use a laptop computer with working WIFI/Internet access. This is the virtual/online section of a course also held onsite. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.