PUBH 521 Analytic Methods I: Evidence Appraisal and Data Collection

This course introduces students to foundational public health methods for appraising evidence and collecting data using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Students critically review and interpret existing literature, formulate research questions, and design data collection tools within a practice-oriented, equity-driven framework. Through a scaffolded research project, students develop skills in data collection, analysis, and communication that translate directly to applied public health settings. Emphasis is placed on reflexivity, community engagement, and understanding how public health knowledge is produced and used within systems of power.