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NS5353 - Quantitative Research in Healthcare
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2022 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles
and concepts of quantitative research methods. It focuses in detail on some common
quantitative approaches and techniques, including survey and questionnaire design,
introduction to statistical software SPSS, basics of parametric and non-parametric
data analysis and hypothesis testing, and presenting outcomes from statistical analysis
of research data.
Learning Outcomes
- Summarise findings of quantitative data analysis to generate original knowledge;
- Appraise the broad range of quantitative methods applicable to research in health
and explain how they impact on the design and conduct of quantitative research;
- Devise research questions suitable for quantitative research;
- Synthesise and analyse primary data collected from quantitative research.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (60%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Availabilities
|
JCU Online,
Study Period 81,
External
|
Census Date 27-Jan-2022 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kristin Wicking |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Kristin Wicking, Dr Tracey Ahern, Dr Clare Fenwick, Ms Tracey Gooding, Ms Kate Hurley, Mrs Anita Dunn, Ms Pieta Shakes, Dr Nasreena Waheed. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 60 hours - Online accelerated program, 10 hours/week for 6 weeks
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
Online - JCU |
|
|
JCU Online,
Study Period 85,
External
|
Census Date 15-Sep-2022 |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Tracey Ahern, Dr Clare Fenwick, Ms Tracey Gooding, Ms Kate Hurley, Mrs Anita Dunn, Ms Pieta Shakes, Dr Nasreena Waheed. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 60 hours - Online accelerated program, 10 hours/week for 6 weeks
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
Online - JCU |
|
|
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.