Measurement in Clinical Research
EPI 225 Fall 2008 (1.5 unit)
Course Director: Anita Stewart, PhD
Professor, Institute for Health and Aging
| OBJECTIVES |
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For investigators planning primary data collection using
questionnaires or surveys, this course provides practical skills in identifying,
reviewing, and selecting appropriate self-report measures. Students will
learn:
- How to use measurement concepts to improve questionnaire design;
- How to locate pre-existing measures for ease of questionnaire development
and improved validity; and
- How to evaluate pre-existing measures for conceptual and psychometric
adequacy, especially in research in diverse populations.
| PREREQUISITES |
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Designing Clinical Research
(Epi 202), Epidemiologic Methods
(Epi 203), Biostatistical Methods
I (Biostat 200), and Biostatistical
Methods II (Biostat 208). Data collection and measurement,
basic statistics preferred. Exceptions to these prerequisites may be made
with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
| FACULTY |
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| FORMAT |
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Lectures: Thursdays: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Sept. 18 through
Nov. 20.
Optional discussion sessions: Before (2:15-3:00 PM) and after (4:30-5:00
PM) each lecture - uses group format to assist with individual projects,
answer questions, discuss lectures.
| GRADING |
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Grades will be based on total points achieved on homework
completion and quality (40%), class participation (10%), and written paper
(in lieu of final exam) which is an integrated version of the homework
(50%). Weekly homework is due at the start of each class. Please note
that late assignments are not accepted.
| HOMEWORK |
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Students will review and critique two measures of a concept
of interest, using a template provided (as an MS Word file) by the instructor.
This provides practical experience in delving into a measure in detail,
and at the same time illustrates how to apply measurement principles to
understand the adequacy of specific measures for one's own research.
| ENROLLMENT |
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This course is open to a limited number of individuals outside
of the ATCR and Master's programs. Preference is given to UCSF-affiliated personnel.
We regret that auditing is not permitted. To apply for this course please fill
out and submit the application below. Cost and submission information are in
the application.
Application (Word doc, 20KB)
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