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2023-2026 Academic Catalog

DPH 6253 - Theory and Tests Construction

This course, designed for students who are already familiar with basic biostatistics and epidemiological concepts and methods, is an overview of the questionnaires and surveys design process with an epidemiological focus. The course provides an introduction to survey and questionnaire design. Participants will learn important information about the survey process in general and apply what was learned immediately to their own survey project. In this course the students would get knowledge, understanding the methodology of questionnaires and survey research. The class content addresses the selection, development, and analysis of various types of instruments and procedures for collecting research data in the public health and epidemiological scenario. This program considers practical aspects in the construction of questionnaires including determining questionnaire content, selection of item types and wording of items, selection of an administration method, and locating existing questionnaires. The course has both qualitative and quantitative focus and is oriented toward public health and epidemiological research.