Units / SPH2007
SPH2007 · Applied research methods in speech pathology
- Credit points
- 6
- Taught at Malaysia
- Not taught this year
- Assessment
- No exam listed, 2 items
- Level
- Level 2
2027 HandbookSchool of Primary & Allied Health Care
Overview
This unit builds on your first‑year introduction to evidence‑based practice (EBP) by extending your ability to interpret and apply research in speech pathology. You will develop skills in analysing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed‑methods studies, including the basics of qualitative analysis and basic statistical analysis. The unit strengthens your ability to evaluate study design, interpret research findings, and judge the quality and relevance of evidence for clinical decision‑making. Through hands‑on data analysis and critical appraisal activities, you will learn to more confidently integrate research evidence with professional expertise, client values, and practice context to support evidence‑informed care.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.
- 50%
Data Analysis and Interpretation Task
- 50%
Critical Appraisal and Evidence-Based Recommendation (3,000 words)
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Before SPH2007
After SPH2007
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2007 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Learning outcomes
- Apply quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research to inform speech pathology practice.
- Apply basic statistical and foundational qualitative analysis techniques to interpret research data.
- Analyse and evaluate the design, methodology, and rigour of research studies relevant to communication and swallowing disorders and consider implications of research informing practice.
- Communicate research interpretations and evidence-based decisions clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.
Workload and teaching
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours
Student ratings
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH2007?
The 2027 Handbook names SPH1005 in the prerequisites for SPH2007. The rule above shows which combination you need.
What can I take after SPH2007?
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2007 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
When is SPH2007 offered?
In 2027, SPH2007 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does SPH2007 have an exam?
The 2027 Handbook lists 2 assessment items for SPH2007 and none of them is a final examination.
Is SPH2007 hard?
Monash Hub does not give units a difficulty score of its own. The Handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the teaching period. Nobody has posted about it in Community yet, so you could be the first to ask.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- Level 2
- Faculty
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Student contribution band
- Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook version
- 2027.04
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