IDIS 220

The focus of the course will be to provide students with a basic understanding of research methodology within the framework of medical education research. Topics covered include: the nature of scientific inquiry; identification and formulation of a research question; formation of research and statistical hypotheses, research design strategies, techniques used for gathering quantitative and qualitative data; analysis and presentation of research; and research ethics. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 10 credits. Graded S/U.

1.5 semester credits