This course introduces foundational research and study design methods for quantitative research in public health. We will cover the process of creating and defining research questions, different types of study design (observational and experimental), quantifying measurement for different study designs, ethics in research, survey design/survey sampling, research protocols, data collection/management, and descriptive statistics. The main objective of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation and understanding of the planning and collecting data components of the research cycle. This course will be a foundation for PUBHG 537 Biostatistics.