This course provides the student with basic knowledge about the design and analysis of research in the field of health promotion. The theory, design, applications, and analytic strategies used for various types of research are presented in a sequential format. Goals of the course include: 1) gaining the ability to critically evaluate research in health promotion practice, 2) achieving competence in research methodology, and 3) understanding the conceptual application of analytic techniques to data. This course also prepares second-year MPH students concentrating in Health Behavior to successfully construct and defend their capstone in April of the current academic year.