PHS 618 - Research Design, Statistics and Literature Evaluation

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the principles of research design and literature evaluation using the concepts of evidence-based practice. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of advanced statistical and study design principals useful in critically evaluating the pharmacy and medical literature. In this course, students will be provided with the introductory skills needed to make clinical decisions, focusing on how to formulate clinical questions, identify and execute appropriate search strategies, appraise the literature found, and apply the data to clinical decision making. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits