HS2402 - Health Professional Research 1
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Available to all 2nd year students enrolled in health science programs.
This subject introduces undergraduate students to practical and theoretical issues
arising in qualitative and quantitative research in Health Sciences. The students
will become familiar with basic methods of biostatistics and concepts of research
methods. Topics covered include univariate and bivariate statistical analysis, design
of a questionnaire, the structure of health research, descriptive and analytical epidemiology,
bias and aspects of validity, interviewing techniques, focus group work, reading and
writing of health publications. The first two days of the subject will provide students
with an introduction to the basics of qualitative health research. This introduction
will include design methodology, data collection and analysis. Ethical research practice
with human participants will also be introduced. The remaining eight days will focus
on research methods and statistics. Standard methods of quantitative research in the
health sciences will be introduced in these eight days during lectures and tutorials.
The subject covers all aspects of the research cycle - that is, research and statistical
hypotheses, study design, data collection (including measurement), data analyses,
interpretation, and linking back to statistical and research hypotheses. Statistics
is an integral part of quantitative research methodology. Therefore, this subject
introduces students to the theory and application of descriptive (univariate) and
bivariate statistical methods. A statistical software package will be used in tutorials.
Students will also gain experience with applying the theories and concepts covered
in lectures and tutorials via an individual assignment in which understanding of all
aspects of the research cycle must be demonstrated.
Learning Outcomes
- identify, explain and apply basic qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
in health sciences;
- demonstrate understanding of core elements of study designs, data collection, analysis,
interpretation of health research questions and published research information;
- work independently, think critically and demonstrate knowledge of research processes,
including a consideration of ethical research conduct.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (15%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more.
Prerequisites: |
At least 18 credit points of level one subjects |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 3,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 02-Feb-2023 |
Face to face teaching
30-Jan-2023 to 10-Feb-2023
|
Coordinator: |
Ms Jemma King, Dr Oyelola Adegboye |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Ms Julie Parison, Assoc. Professor Iyke Emeto, Dr Faith Alele, Miss Hannah Mason, Dr Oyelola Adegboye, Mr Samson Ogunlade, Dr Maru Castellanos Reynosa. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 30 hours lectures - 3 hours per day for the two week block
- 30 hours workshops - 4 hours per day for the two week block
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 3,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 02-Feb-2023 |
Face to face teaching
30-Jan-2023 to 10-Feb-2023
|
Coordinator: |
Ms Jemma King, Dr Oyelola Adegboye |
Lecturers:
|
Assoc. Professor Sue Devine, Ms Julie Parison, Assoc. Professor Iyke Emeto, Dr Faith Alele, Miss Hannah Mason, Dr Oyelola Adegboye, Mr Samson Ogunlade, Dr Maru Castellanos Reynosa. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 30 hours lectures - 3 hours per day for the two week block
- 30 hours workshops - 4 hours per day for the two week block
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.