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Research methods
MPH5213
Synopsis
This unit provides an introduction to the research methods used in observational studies and is designed to help you develop the practical skills required in the design and assessment of a research project.
It covers issues in protocol design, including study type selection, introduction to questionnaire design, sampling methods, and ethics approval. This will introduce you to planning data management and statistical analysis and developing a study budget.
An introduction to the role of qualitative research is also covered.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Faculty
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (2)
- Introductory epidemiologyMPH5040
- Introductory biostatisticsMPH5041
What it unlocks (1)
Offerings (3)
- Second semesterAlfred Hospital · ONLINE / Alfred Hospital · ON-CAMPUS
- First semesterAlfred Hospital · ON-CAMPUS