MACE 503 - Methods of Community Based Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

An introduction to research which broadly includes quantitative, qualitative, Indigenous methods and mixed methods. Research design, formulating community partnerships, formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methods, sampling, data analysis and knowledge mobilization will be included. This course is designed as a seminar, while some classes will be structured, the intent is for participants to learn from each other's experiences and research examples.

SPH 503 - Introduction to Health Promotion Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Foundations of basic and applied research in health promotion. Consideration is given to a broad range of research strategies including qualitative and quantitative methods. Emphasis is on a critical understanding of why, when, and how to apply different research strategies to answer specific health promotion questions. Pre or corequisite: SPH 501. Students with insufficient background in undergraduate statistics will be required to complete a qualifying course in this area. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both HPS 503 and SPH 503.

SPH 535 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, 3-0-0)

Overview of evidence used by industry, communities, governments, health systems, and academics to inform public health actions. Covers practical contexts within which evidence is used, philosophical and disciplinary assumptions shaping views on what evidence is relevant for decision-making, and ethical and equity dimensions of evidence creation and use, specifically data sovereignty. Fundamental biostatistical, epidemiologic, and measurement concepts are introduced in the context of descriptive, analytic, and causal research questions, and study designs used to answer them. Prerequisites: SPH 530 and SPH 562 or consent of instructor.

SPH 537 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice II

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, 3-0-0)

Overview of evidence used by industry, communities, governments, health systems, and academics to inform population health related actions. Covers social science methods (surveys, analysis of qualitative evidence), sampling approaches, quality appraisal and synthesis of pre-existing evidence, and quantitative methods for identifying risk factors. Fundamental concepts used in program planning & evaluation, evidence transferability and scalability, and costs analysis are introduced. Prerequisites: SPH 535 and SPH 562 or consent of instructor.