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PAS 5551 Research Design and Methodology

Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
This course provides a foundation in medical research and design for healthcare providers. Students gain an understanding of how to search, review, interpret, and evaluate medical literature, then focus on a step-by-step approach to the development and implementation of medical research.