EPM5021

Research with vunerable populations ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: B Loff

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Develops the critical ability to evaluate the human rights considerations pertinent to research in situation in which the autonomy of potential participants is gravely diminished. How ought one to approach such situations? Is it possible to undertake any research and if so what sort of research?

Objectives: At the completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate clear understanding of the characteristics that make a research population particularly vulnerable; 2. Demonstrate some understanding of the role of reseach in the context of vulnerable populations; 3. Show familiarity with innovative research methods used to study sensitive issues in vulnerable populations; 4. Demonstrate a degree of critical ability in the evaluation of the ethical and human rights considerations pertinent to research in vulnerable populations.

Assessment: Written assignment

Contact Hours: 5 day intensive block