Health Science Research Preparation

Course aim

To introduce the candidate to the principles of research methodology and evaluation.

Course content

Introduction to research principles and methodology including research questions, literature review and critique, sampling procedures and selection, qualitative and quantitative designs, variables, threats to reliability and validity, outcome measures and the role of ethics in research.

Textbook(s)

Dawson B, Trapp RG 2004, Basic and Clinical Biostatistics , 4th, Prentice-Hall International Inc, London

Prerequisite(s)

Completed 18 units including 13.5 units of core courses.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Research proposal, Supervisor's report

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.