Quantitative Methods in Health

This course will provide students with an understanding of key quantitative methods in health research from the perspective of research designs and development of current best evidence in health. Historical, philosophical, ethical and methodological issues influencing quantitative health research design will be examined and applied to the health research setting. Contemporary descriptive and influential methods for the analysis of common cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, and time-to-event designs will also be presented and undertaken in practical sessions using, where possible, original published research data (where appropriate permissions, consent, and de-identifications have been approved and undertaken). Model assumptions, fit, and limitations will also be covered for each design.