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2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 599 - Method Community Health

2 credits
Introduction to methods used to analyze community health and health services. The first half of the course presents methods of analyzing and presenting epidermiological data on public health problems. In the second half, students will learn how to measure quality improvement/outcomes from nursing, government and consumer perspectives. Students learn to use database and statistical programs like Stat View, Epi Info and Conquest and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through case studies, interactive teaching, seminars, and analysis of current data sets in public health.