PUBH.3031 Big Data Appl in Substance Use Disorder Research
Id: 042782 Credits: 3-3Description
Healthcare today generates huge amounts of information that is commonly stored in large datasets, often referred to as "big data." Big data has revolutionized our ability to study health outcomes and healthcare delivery among diverse settings and populations. This is especially true in the field of substance use disorders (SUD) where other data sources may be limited due to challenges in enrolling and retaining people in research studies. However, the use of big data in SUD research requires special skills and understanding of the strengths and limitations of this powerful data source. This seminar will introduce students to these concepts.
Prerequisites
HSCI.3400 IPE Research Methods, or PSYC.2690 Research Methods, or CRIM.3900 Criminal Justice Research Methods, or Permission of Instructor.
Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.