Health informatics research methods (3 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms W McPhee
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: At the completion of this unit the student should be able to: 1. Construct a meaningful definition of the concept of 'research' within the context of health informatics. 2. Conduct a literature review. 3. Identify appropriate empirical research methods and corresponding measures of rigour for a variety of health informatics contexts. 4. Identify appropriate methods of collecting empirical evidence within the health informatics context. 5. Conduct basic quantative and quallitative analysis of data. 6. Critically appraise a health informatics journal article. 7. Understand the key components of academic writing.
Assessment: Essays + Assignments + Case Study Work
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