PHI5213 · Quantitative methods

Overview

This unit provides an introduction to the research methods used in observational studies and is designed to help the student develop the practical skills required in the design and assessment of a research project. It covers issues in protocol design, including study type selection, introduction to questionnaire design, sampling methods, and ethics approval. This introduces the student to planning data management and statistical analysis and developing a study budget. An introduction to the role of qualitative research is also covered.

Areas of study: Public health

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Pose a research question answerable by observational study methods used to examine public health;
2. Design and present a research protocol to answer the stated question using observational study designs;
3. Describe and demonstrate how information may be collected from people and transformed into usable data for scientific study;
4. Identify, evaluate and communicate when qualitative methodologies may be useful; and
5. Demonstrate the ability to participate and communicate effectively within a group.

Workload

24 hours per week including directed and self-directed learning (scheduled classes, prescribed activities and independent work)

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.