phe4rmh rsrch methods in health 4
RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH 4
PHE4RMH
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the skills involved in planning and conducting a research project. In this subject students develop more advanced knowledge about a range of quantitative and qualitative research approaches directly applicable to research and evaluation in the health sciences as preparation for an honours thesis. Students are introduced to the research cycle and ways to approach a health research problem. This includes: appraising the research literature; developing research questions; determining appropriate study designs and data collection methods; justifying approaches to data collection, analysis and interpretation.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions offered subject to sufficient enrolment.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | How to write health science papers, dissertations and theses | Recommended | Thomas, S 2000 | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Introduction to research in the health sciences | Recommended | Polgar, S and Thomas, S 2008 | 4TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Qualitative research methods: 3rd edn. | Recommended | Liamputtong, P 2009 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Research Methods in Health: foundations for evidence based practice | Recommended | Liamputtong, P, 2010 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop a research plan appropriate to your research question.
- Activities:
- Developing plan for research proposal.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Critique and synthesise research literature.
- Activities:
- Critical appraisal and synthesis of research papers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Understand the role of different research approaches.
- Activities:
- Developing plan for literature review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 09 - 26
Six 5.5 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 09 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Held over three weeks (Weeks 9, 10 and 11)."
SeminarWeek: 19 - 19
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan for literature review approximately (600 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Appraisal and synthesis of at least two research papers (1400 words) | 35 | 02 | |
| Outline of methodology and research methods (2500 words) | 45 | 01, 03 |