Study Guide Articles
Week 1: Research Foundations
Master Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
Week 1: Research Foundations
Week 1 Self-Reflective Assignment: Connect Research Theory to Practice
Week 1: Research Foundations
What is Research & Why Does It Matter? Healthcare Research Fundamentals
Week 1: Research Foundations
Research Paradigms & The Positivist Approach
Week 1: Research Foundations
Interpretivist & Pragmatic Research Paradigms
Week 1: Research Foundations
Evidence Hierarchies in Healthcare
Week 1: Research Foundations
Essential Research Terminology
Week 1: Research Foundations
The Role of Theory in Healthcare Research
Week 1: Research Foundations
Types of Theories in Healthcare Research
Week 1: Research Foundations
Key Public Health Theories
Week 1: Research Foundations
Philosophical Foundations of Research
Week 1: Research Foundations
Research Reasoning
Week 1: Research Foundations
Your Self-Reflective Assignment: Research Philosophy & Theory-Practice
Week 1: Research Foundations
Week 1 Summary: Research Foundations & What's Coming in Week 2
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Research Ethics Foundations: Protecting Participants & Integrity
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
The Belmont Report: Respect, Beneficence & Justice in Research Ethics
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Ethical Design & IRB Guidelines
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
What is an IRB? Institutional Review Board Process Explained
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
CITI Training Certification: What It Is and Why You Need It
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
What Students Need to Know About Public Health Ethics
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Academic Writing: Literature Reviews Explained
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Narrative vs Systematic Literature Reviews
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Meta-Analyses & Integrative Reviews for Students
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Evaluating Literature Review Quality
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Evidence-Based Guidelines vs. Literature Reviews
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
PICO and SPIDER Frameworks: How to Write Research Questions
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Refining Research Questions with FINER & Theory
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Week 2 Self-Reflective Assignment
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Writing Prompt Details for Self-Reflective Assignment
Week 2: Research Ethics & Literature
Week 2 Summary & Research Ethics Recap
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Foundations
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Research Methods
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Advanced Experimental Designs in Healthcare Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Understanding Quasi-Experimental Designs in Healthcare Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Advanced Quasi-Experimental Designs: RD, DiD & Propensity Scores Explained
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Understanding Observational Research: Cross-Sectional and Case-Control Methods for Health Studies
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Understanding Cohort and Longitudinal Studies
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Survey Design and Administration for Healthcare Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Internal Validity in Quantitative Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
External Validity Explained: Make Quantitative Research Relevant to Real-World Settings
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Understanding Measurement Principles in Quantitative Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Understanding Sampling Approaches in Quantitative Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Statistical Analysis in Quantitative Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
How to Interpret Statistical Findings in Research
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Critique Guide
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
How to Critique Quantitative Research for Public Health Practice
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Week 3 Self-Reflective Assignment
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Writing Prompt Details
Week 3: Quantitative Research Methods
Week 3 Summary & What's Next
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Intro to Qualitative Research in Healthcare
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Philosophical Roots of Qualitative Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Phenomenology in Qualitative Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Ethnography in Healthcare
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Grounded Theory in Healthcare
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Case Study & Narrative Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research: Lincoln & Guba's 5 Criteria
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Credibility & Transferability in Qualitative Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Establishing Dependability & Confirmability
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Reflexivity and Positionality in Qualitative Research Explained
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Master Qualitative Interviewing
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Using Focus Groups for Data Collection
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Observational Methods in Qualitative Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative Data Analysis Basics
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Content and Thematic Analysis in Healthcare Research
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Specialized Qualitative Analysis
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
CAQDAS for Health Researchers
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Evaluating Qualitative Studies: Frameworks and Criteria for Critical Appraisal in Healthcare
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
How to Report Qualitative Research Findings with Reliable Integrity
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Week 4 Reflective Writing Assignment
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
How to Write a Qualitative Research Reflection
Week 4: Qualitative Research Methods
Week 4 Summary
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Foundations: Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How Mixed Methods Research Evolved
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Design Explained
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Tutorial: Explanatory Sequential Design Explained
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Exploratory Sequential Design Explained
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Use Convergent Parallel Design in Mixed Methods Research for Students
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Complex Design Strategies for Advanced Research Applications
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
What is Integration in Mixed Methods Research? Levels & Challenges
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Plan Integration in Mixed Methods Research
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Integrating Methods and Data in Mixed Methods Research
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Final Phase: Integration in Analysis & Interpretation
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Struggling to Integrate Qual & Quant Data? Master Joint Displays
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Assess Quality in Mixed Methods
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Evaluating Integration in Mixed Methods Research
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How Mixed Methods Advance Public Health
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How Mixed Methods Support Implementation Science
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Tackle Mixed Methods Challenges
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Publish Mixed Methods Studies
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
The Future of Mixed Methods Research
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Reflection Assignment
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
How to Complete Your Mixed Methods Reflection
Week 5: Mixed Methods Research
What You Learned in Week 5
Week 6: Research Communication
Unlocking Research Communication
Week 6: Research Communication
Understanding Your Audience
Week 6: Research Communication
Digital Storytelling Technology
Week 6: Research Communication
Ethics in Research Storytelling
Week 6: Research Communication
Health in the Media Landscape
Week 6: Research Communication
Understanding Media Bias
Week 6: Research Communication
Developing Media Literacy Skills
Week 6: Research Communication
Social Media Health Communication
Week 6: Research Communication
Research in the Media
Week 6: Research Communication
Data Visualization Principles
Week 6: Research Communication
Creating Impactful Visualizations
Week 6: Research Communication
Creating Accessible Research Content
Week 6: Research Communication
Research Presentation Skills
Week 6: Research Communication
Video Presentation Fundamentals
Week 6: Research Communication
YouTube as a Research Platform
Week 6: Research Communication
Building Your Research Portfolio
Week 6: Research Communication
Finalizing Your Qualitative Critique
Week 6: Research Communication
Week 6 Self-Reflective Writing Assignment
Week 6: Research Communication
Writing Prompt Details
Week 6: Research Communication
Preparing Your Research Plan Presentation
Week 6: Research Communication
Week 6 Summary & What's Next
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
How Values Shape Research: From Questions to Methods
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Values in Public Health Research: Equity, Justice & Community
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Why Trust Matters in Research: Ethics, Integrity & Impact
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Building Trust with Research Participants
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Building Community Trust in Research
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Trust & Scientific Integrity: Peer Review, Reproducibility & Open Science
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Public Trust in Science: Communication, Values & Engagement
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Research Integrity Basics: Ethics, Principles & Practice
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Research Misconduct & Integrity Risks
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Research Design with Integrity: Questions, Methods & Analysis
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Responsible Data Practices: Collection, Storage & Sharing
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Publication & Authorship Integrity: Ethics, Credit & Reporting
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Purpose-Driven Research: Meaning, Impact & Alignment
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Purpose in Public Health Research: Impact, Equity & Action
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Research Ethics Beyond Compliance: Reflection, Culture & Practice
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Ethics in Collaborative Research: Teams, Disciplines & Global Contexts
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Ethical Data Science in Public Health: AI, Privacy & Equity
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Developing Your Research Plan: Content, Methods & Ethics
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Structuring & Presenting Your Research Plan
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Week 7 Reflective Assignment: Ethics, Trust & Purpose in Research
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Ethical and Purposeful Research: A Reflective Writing Prompt
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Final Research Presentation Prep: Timeline, Tech & Tips
Week 7: Values, Trust & Ethics
Week 7 Recap: Ethics, Values & Trust in Research
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Finalizing Your Research Presentation: Checklist, Fixes & Tips
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Communicating Research Effectively: Style, Structure & Audience
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Tech Tips for a Polished Research Presentation
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Slide Design for Research Presentations: Visual Clarity & Data Tips
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
How to Upload a Research Presentation to YouTube
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Research Presentation Evaluation Criteria Explained
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
How to Write a Strong Background Section
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
How to Integrate a Theoretical Framework
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Research Methods That Work
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Ethical Research Planning
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
How to Plan Research Implementation
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Reflecting on Your Research Growth
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Beyond the Course: Applying Research Skills Professionally
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Building Your Research Network
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Lifelong Learning for Researchers
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Stay Current in Research
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Develop Your Research Portfolio for Academic Branding
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Knowledge Translation Skills
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Final Reflection Assignment
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Course Completion Guide
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Celebrating Research Success: Your Journey of Growth, Skills & Professional Achievement
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Final Course Reflections: Instructor’s Message on Growth, Public Health & Lifelong Learning
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up
Top Research Resources for Growth: Methods, Public Health, Development & Funding Tools
Week 8: Presentations & Course Wrap-Up