Perspectives in Health Research 300

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop research knowledge through the process of conceptualising a research question and a valid and appropriate study design.

Course content

Qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, types of research questions and designs, types of data generated and how the data is managed to answer the research question with rigour. Ethics in research.

Textbook(s)

DePoy, E & Gitlin, L N 2005, Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies, 3rd, Mosby, St Louis

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 4 weeks
External (Online)	4 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Evidence of engagement in onli, Research plan, Research problem an question

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.