PC5521 - Pharmaceutical Public Health - Research Methodologies
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Quantitative and Qualitative research methods play an increasingly important role
in health service research, health policy and the development of health services.
This subject introduces students to a variety of research methods and will aid them
in the development and completion of the research components of the MPharmPH program.
Topics covered will include: the theoretical and conceptual foundations of research,
the design of project proposals, ethical aspects of research and the generation and
analysis of data from both quantitative and qualitative aspects.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding and an ability to develop and employ a range of quantitative
and qualitative research methods;
- demonstrate an ability critically analyse quantitative and qualitative research data;
- demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and review research reports;
- demonstrate an ability to critically analyse, review, evaluate and design a research
proposal.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (50%) - Individual
- Assignment 1 - Gathering and analyzing data - (50%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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External,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Ian Heslop, Professor Beverley Glass, Dr Michelle Redman-MacLaren |
Lecturers:
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Dr Martina Mylrea, Dr Robin Ray, Dr Daniel Lindsay, Dr Karen Carlisle, Dr Lynn Woodward. |
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCUandPrinted materials
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External,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Robin Ray |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Ian Heslop, Professor Beverley Glass, Dr Daniel Lindsay, Dr Lynn Woodward. |
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCUandPrinted materials
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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.