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605.735.86
Quantitative Methods for Tobacco Control

Course Status
Discontinued

Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
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
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify key indicators for surveillance of tobacco use behaviors and tobacco control interventions
  2. Describe quantitative approaches for studying the determinants of tobacco use behaviors and the impact of tobacco control interventions
  3. Interpret surveillance indicators and measures of association
  4. Conduct a literature review
  5. 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