Health Administration Research Methods

PREREQUISITE:  None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to research methods essential for healthcare administration professionals, including integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare research. Students will explore qualitative, quantitative, and AI-driven research approaches, focusing on mixed methods and AI-augmented designs. The curriculum covers key topics, including research design, data collection techniques, analysis methods, AI applications in health research, and the critical evaluation of research in health sciences and population health contexts.

AQUIRED SKILLS:

• Research Methodology Proficiency
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Practicing Ethical Research

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

• Describe and differentiate between various research methodologies used in health administration.
• Selecting appropriate research methods to address specific health administration questions or problems.
• Designing and justifying a mixed methods research approach for a given health administration scenario.
• Integrating qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques effectively.
• Evaluating published research articles in health administration, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential biases.
• Assessing the validity, reliability, and generalizability of research findings.
• Developing clear, focused research questions and hypotheses relevant to health administration.
• Creating a comprehensive research proposal, including appropriate sampling strategies, data collection methods, and analysis plans.
• Applying basic statistical techniques to analyze quantitative data in health administration research.
• Conducting thematic analysis of qualitative data relevant to health administration topics.
• Synthesizing and interpreting findings from both qualitative and quantitative data sources.
• Identifying potential ethical issues in health administration research scenarios.
• Applying ethical principles in the design and conduct of research studies, including considerations for human subject protection.
• Writing concise research reports and articles suitable for professional health administration audiences.
• Presenting research findings effectively using appropriate visual aids and oral communication skills.
• Utilizing research findings to inform evidence-based decisions in health administration contexts.
• Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and accuracy of research methodologies.