This subject deals with a range of research methods that are used by health professionals, and provides a basis for involvement in original research. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques are presented, and students are required to analyse data with computer-based packages. Students are also given skills for applying scientific principles to routine clinical practice, exposed to ways in which research results are disseminated, and encouraged to evaluate research critically. By the end of session, students are required to produce a research proposal on which their honours dissertation will be based.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Community Health
Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) (Honours) students only.
HLT322
- Literature searches using computerised data bases - Basic research methods used by health professionals, including experiments and quasi-experiments - Sampling - Descriptive statistics - Commonly used qualitative research methods - Questionnaire design and survey analysis - Commonly used quantitative statistics (both nonparametric and parametric) - Strengths, limitations, and weaknesses of different empirical methods - Internal and external validity - Computer-based statistics packages - Dissemination of research findings - Critical consumption of research - Ethical issues associated with research - Characteristics of research proposals
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.