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HSC2142

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2014 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Rosalie Aroni (Caulfield), Assoc Prof Peter Nyasulu (South Africa)

Synopsis

This unit builds on the introduction to research methods provided in HSC1061. In those units students learning was focused on appraising evidence produced by other researchers, and on describing and comparing study designs.
In this unit we extend this learning by enabling students to develop skills in designing and conducting their own research projects. The unit will cover: developing answerable research questions, matching research questions with study designs, collecting and analysing study data, managing research projects, and applications of quantitative, qualitative and combined approaches. The cultural, ethical and political contexts within which research takes place will also be discussed.

Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:

  1. Develop researchable questions
  2. Develop a viable study design
  3. Demonstrate critical awareness of the options and constraints of different types of research design
  4. Select appropriate sampling strategies
  5. Identify appropriate methods for conducting research across a range of contexts
  6. Design data collection instruments (e.g. questionnaires and interview schedules)
  7. Use a suite of data collection methods appropriately
  8. Choose and use the appropriate tools for analysis of data
  9. Work collaboratively in a research team
  10. Appreciate the importance of conducting ethical and culturally sensitive research.

Assessment

Written assignments (Total of 3500 words) (55%)
Exam (2 hours) (30%)
Tutorial participation (completion of required reading(s) and/or other preparation for classes and contribution to class discussions) (15%)
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at tutorials

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Rosalie Aroni

Workload requirements

3 contact hours per week

Prerequisites

HSC1061 or HSC1082