HLTH 2024 Research Methods in Health
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401403
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Description This unit explores quantitative and qualitative research methods used to generate and expand knowledge in healthcare. The principal practice and policy questions in healthcare are identified, along with the research paradigms, methodologies, rationales, designs, sampling, data collection and measurement methods, analysis, controls over bias and validity, reporting methods and ethical standards applied to answer these questions and inform evidence-based practice. Practical experience is gained with tools for the appraisal of research evidence guiding practice. Workplace research and organisation research for quality assurance are included. Pathways to a professional career in research are explained.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Health, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) HLTH 1012 OR
HLTH 1001
Equivalent Subjects HLTH 2021 Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of research methods and levels of evidence.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Quiz | 30 minutes | 10 | N | Individual |
Report | 1,200 words | 25 | N | Individual |
Report | 1,200 words | 25 | N | Individual |
End-of-session Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods