RH5011 - Research Methods for Rehabilitation Professionals

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

This subject introduces students to various quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Using the rehabilitation field as example, the subject examines the types of research methods which will best answer clinical questions, and provides training in data collection methods and analysis. Design issues, as well as current debates, in quantitative and qualitative research are also discussed.

Learning Outcomes

• following attendance and active participation, the students will be able to distinguish the quantitative and qualitative research paradigms;
• following attendance and active participation, the students will be able to highlight basic characters of various research methods;
• following attendance and active participation, the students will be able to describe common quantitative and qualitative research techniques used in rehabilitation research and critically appraise quantitative/qualitative research publications;
• following attendance and active participation, the students will be able to demonstrate understanding of ethical issues and processes in research;
• following attendance and active participation, the students will be able to demonstrate skills in data management and analysis and demonstrate skill in writing research papers.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

Entry level qualification to postgraduate student's respective allied health profession i.e. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Face to face teaching (4-6 August and 17-18 November)
Coordinator:	Dr Marion Gray
Contact hours:	8 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 12 hours practicals 8 hours workshops/Seminars 20 hours - Research project
Assessment:	presentations (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Compulsory attendance at short courses
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.