HLT505 Research Methods in Health Science A (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Generic Science subjects (GENSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to the research process and encourages an appreciation of why and how research is generated. Topics include the philosophical underpinning of research traditions, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, development of a researchable question, and critiquing research.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate an understanding of the value of research in the health sciences;
describe the two major research traditions: quantitative or deductive research and qualitative or inductive research;
compare and contrast a range of approaches to research design;
compare and contrast a variety of data collection methods; and
demonstrate an understanding of data analysis techniques appropriate to both quantitative and qualitative research.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1. Background to research in the health sciences Topic 1. Philosophical considerations in research methodologies Topic 2. The place of research in the health sciences Topic 3. Sources of questions for health science research Module 2. Quantitative methods Topic 1. Populations and samples Topic 2. Validity Topic 3. Selection of a research design Topic 4. Triangulation of method Topic 5. Quantitative analyses Module 3. Qualitative methods and qualitative research Topic 1. Two views of science Topic 2. What is qualitative research? Topic 3. Understanding qualitative research Topic 4. Qualitative research methodologies Topic 5. Designing qualitative studies Topic 6. Methods of qualitative research data collection Topic 7. Methods of qualitative data analysis
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.