HLSC4120
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course advances the student's understanding of health-related research methods and concepts. The course will explore human research ethics, qualitative research methods, and quantitative research methods. Students will read and critique both qualitative and quantitative published research.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Summer 2 - 2024
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe ethical considerations pertaining to human research
2. Define, compare and contrast the common qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methodologies
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of common qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methodologies
4. Select appropriate methodologies to a address a research question
5. Critically appraise qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research
Content
1. Ethical approach to research
2. Qualitative research principles and methods
3. Quantitative research principles and methods
4. Mixed methods research
5. Critical appraisal of research
Requisite
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) [11691]
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography) [40002]
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Radiation Therapy) [40010]
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Nuclear Medicine) [40011]
Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) [12330]
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) [10954]
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) [12339]
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [12338]
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [12337]
Graduate Certificate in Health Science [11686]
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety [12275]
Graduate Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety [12274]
Master of Workplace Health and Safety [12273]
Assumed knowledge
A completed degree in a relevant cognate discipline or completion of two years of a 4 year degree.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes x 4
Portfolio: Critical appraisal portfolio
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 48 hour(s) per term
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 48 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- HLSC4120 - Ls, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 313.6 KB)
- HLSC4120 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 357.5 KB)
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