Protocol development and health examination surveys

• To provide students with a theoretical framework (methodology) and tools (methods)
• To develop their skills in choosing research methods
• To develop an integrated approach to other learning activities (qualitative and quantitative methods)
• To master the basic techniques of the hypothetical-deductive approach
• To develop different techniques for the elaboration of a research work
• To apply ethical rules to research protocol
• To develop quality process in carrying out data collection, including health examination surveys.

On site and via Teams platform: state of the art courses, practical applications (questionnaire development, consent form writing, sampling plan…).

Course notes

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Additional information

Use of artificial intelligence:

• Students are asked to always disclose the use of AI tools (ChatGPT®, Grammarly®, Deepl®…) and specify the exact tasks for which they were used.
  • Using AI to write entire sections of the report (multiple sentences) including literature references is prohibited.
  • Unauthorized use will be identified based on typical AI writing patterns, fabricated references, and verification of the student’s knowledge during the oral defence.
  • If such use is detected, the grade is “0”. The MPHM jury and the ESP dean will be informed. In cases of recurrence or multiple infractions, a disciplinary procedure is initiated.
• Plagiarism, detected by universityapproved software, is forbidden. The penalty is the same as above.

Contacts

Nicolas Berger : nicolas.berger@sciensano.be 
Katia Castetbon : katia.castetbon@ulb.be

Campus

Erasme

Method(s) of evaluation

• Group work

Group work

Final in-group work on developing a research protocol (including appendices such as a questionnaire, consent form…). Final report will be submitted in the January exam's session

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

When the unit is not validated at the first session (<10/20), some parts of the protocol (written report) on another topic will be asked to retake at the second session.

Language(s) of evaluation

• english