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2016-2017 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 27, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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MEDEDU 2040 - MEASURMNT IN CLINCAL RESEARCH


Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course focuses on the general properties of good measurement integral to the research process. The domain sampling model is presented as the major theory of measurement error with the parallel test model presented as a special case of domain sampling model. The construct, criterion and content validity of psychosocial instruments are explored and methods for evaluating each of these relative to specific instruments are presented. A variety of scaling methodologies will be discussed as well as the principles involved in the design and formatting of questionnaires.
Academic Career: GRAD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PLAN: Medical Education (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical Research (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical and Translational Sci (PHD)


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