HEA20007 · Swinburne University of Technology
Research Methods for Health Science
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
This unit introduces students to the breadth of research methods used in Health Sciences. This unit explores the different research paradigms and methodologies (e.g. quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) used in health sciences research. Students will access, analyse, and interpret multiple forms of information used in health sciences, including publicly available health data, reports, and scientific literature. This unit also enables students to understand the implementation of evidence into practice.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Project Proposal | Group | 40% |
| Online Assignment | Individual | 35% |
| Oral Presentation | Individual | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |