This practical course is intended to teach the basic principles of designing and presenting an outstanding research protocol. Course objectives are :
- Translate a research question into a hypothesis.
- Identify and describe hypothesis-appropriate study subjects and study measurements.
- Select specific study design appropriate to research and resources available.
- Synthesize elements into a study plan.
- Develop a statistical section and analytical plan.
Prerequisites: DCS 5301: Clinical Research Design & Analysis is helpful, but not required
Credit: 1 hour
Grading Criteria: Pass/Fail; students will turn in Research Rationale assignments and will make presentation of research protocol developed in class.
Semester Offered: Spring
Course Director: Milton Packer, MD, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences (E5.506)
phone: 214 648-0491, fax: 214 648-3934
Course Administrator: Mack Dressler, Assistant Administrator for Education and Degree Programs
The Department of Clinical Sciences (E5.506), phone: 214 648-6489, fax: 214 648-3934
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