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6758 (v.5) MT 633 - Research Techniques


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Individual Study:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Association and causation, incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality rates, risk factors, sources of bias, survey methods and sampling techniques, data collection and compiling data bases. Sequential methods. Statistical assessment of data. Statistical packages on the VAX/VMS and software packages for microcomputers. Case studies relevant to medical laboratory science. Ethics in research and scientific fraud. Guide to scientific writing and presentation. Research grant applications.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 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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