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Dentistry - Research Methodology (RES-ME)

RES-ME 5700      Introduction To Research Methodology View Details
This lecture/discussion course will facilitate student's understanding of terminology and key concepts of research methodology and design. Assigned exercises are designed to demonstrate application of research design principles, and to increase advanced education students' competency in evaluating and planning scientific studies. This knowledge is indispensable for conducting meaningful research in advanced education certificate, masters of doctoral level programs.
Credits: 2-3 hours
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RES-ME 5701      Topics In Advanced Research Methodology View Details
A lecture/seminar course on selected advanced research methodology topics which are to be determined in conjunction with participants. Such topics may include advanced experimental designs in the literature, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2-4 hours
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RES-ME 5702      Special Problems In Research Methodology View Details
A student will work with a faculty member on methodological aspects of a research proposal or project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2-4 hours
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RES-ME 5703      Thesis Writing View Details
The methods of preparing, organizing, and presenting research findings using scientific writing format will be reviewed for completing a thesis. This course is required for the Master of Science degrees in Oral Biology and Dental Hygiene Education.
Credits: 1 hours
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RES-ME 5704      Introduction To Biostatistics View Details
A lecture/seminar course required for students pursuing a master's degree. This course focuses on an in-depth coverage of statistical designs commonly found in dental research, statistical techniques associated with these designs,application to them via the use of a computer based statistical software analysis package, and the interpretation of statistical tests. Prerequisite(s): RES-ME 5700.
Credits: 2-3 hours
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RES-ME 5705A      Design Of Clinical Research Studies View Details
Students enrolled in this course will learn the elements of a good clinical research study. Additionally, students will develop a draft protocol for a clinical research project, estimate time and budget needs for the project, and be sensitive to ethical issues in the conduct of clinical research.
Credits: 2 hours
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RES-ME 5705B      Statistical Analysis For Clinical Research View Details
Techniques for analyzing complex clinical research designs are a major focus of this course. Students will also learn analytic techniques for estimating failure in biomaterials as well as epidemiologic techniques.
Credits: 2 hours
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RES-ME 5705C      Introduction To Statistical Software View Details
Students enrolled in this course obtain hands-on experience with comprehensive statistical analysis programs, including SPSS and SAS. Students will learn to establish and verify data files, generate program files, and develop strategies for documenting files for improved accountability and reproducibility.
Credits: 2 hours
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RES-ME 5706      Dissertation Writing View Details
Scientific writing format appropriate for preparing a dissertation will be reviewed. This course is required for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in Oral Biology.
Credits: 1 hours
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