University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 10

Review of observational research methods, including survey research, retrospective study, prospective cohort study, case-control design, scale development, diagnostic testing and qualitative research methods.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Introduce students to the basic concepts and methods used in observational (non-experimental) studies
  2. To conduct needs assessments (e.g., prevalence of disease or order)
  3. To understand the determinants of health (e.g., association between independent/exposure variables and dependent/outcome variables in analytic research)
  4. To emphasise concepts that are essential to the conduct of epidemiologic studies including internal and external validity, random variability, bias, effect modification, causality, and generalisability.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MD518: "Observational Studies & Analytical Research Methods" and is valid from 2018 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.