Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Qualitative and quantitative research theory and practice. The genesis of qualitative research from social sciences to medical anthropology. Empirical and scientific research processes and the complementary use of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Developing aims, objectives and testing hypotheses. Research design, planning and sampling in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation. Data saturation, triangulation, focus groups and principles of data analysis. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to- Explain the theoretical and practical applicability of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Discuss the complementary use of both methods. Summarise the application of research designs ranging form experimental to non-experimental. Discuss the types, levels and role of evaluation research. Explain the processes of planning, sampling, data collection and data analysis in qualitative and quantitative research. Explain the processes of triangulation, saturation of data and use of focus groups. Assess the design of research instruments for qualitative and quantitative data collection. Explain the limitations of research paradigms. Identify ethical and practical considerations in doing health research in a developing country. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings are contained in the Unit Reader (at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic sources, etc.). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Two assignments (30% each) 60%, Journal review 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Term 4 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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