SRH5001 · Introduction to research methods for health

Overview

This unit is an introduction to research in health care. You will build your knowledge about the relevant frameworks in constructing an effective research question. You will appraise the literature required to support the research question and distinguish between various methodologies used in research. This unit will support you in differentiating the distinctive elements of a research proposal that will be of assistance to you in your clinical practice.

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply the relevant frameworks to construct an effective research question.
2. Compare and contrast various databases to appraise the literature required to support an effective research question.
3. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative methodologies required for research.
4. Examine ethical issues that may arise in different types of research.
5. Differentiate the distinctive elements needed for a research proposal.

Workload

6 hours of teacher directed study per week including Moodle content, readings, online media and assessment tasks, 1 hour of online tutorials led by teacher each week, 1 hour of online workshop/applied activities led by teacher each week 6 hours per week of self-directed study Total per week = 12 hours

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