NS3118 - Nursing Research

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
Administered by:

Available only to level 3 nursing science students.

The subject introduces students to the research process, different designs and the main data collection tools. It seeks to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to be able to utilise statistical data analysis techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the various components of a research project;
• develop skills for evaluating published research and its applicability for practice;
• discuss different designs and approaches as well as their suitability to nursing research;
• outline the research process and explain the sequence of its components;
• demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between theory and research.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

NS3112

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Lecturer:	Mrs Elspeth Wood.
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Contact hours:	40 hours - Students utilise printed study modules in lieu of lectures and tutorials.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Lecturer:	jc157509.
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours - Students will utilise printed study modules in lieu of receiving lectures.
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Lea Budden
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.