James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

HS7405 - Research Methodologies for Health Professionals

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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Health professionals are increasing expected to play their part in contributing to evidence for practice through conducting research. This subject introduces students to a verity of methodologies and provides opportunities for to students practice the skills necessary to conduct a research project. Topics such as the theoretical and conceptual foundations of research, research design, ethical considerations, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies, data generation and analysis as well as proposal writing, enable students to work systematically through the research process as it applies to their discipline.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 120 hours
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:assignment 1 - gathering and analyzing data (50%); assignment 2 - written research proposal and ethics application (50%).

    , Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 120 hours
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:assignment 1 - gathering and analyzing data (50%); assignment 2 - written research proposal and ethics application (50%).

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