This unit (HBS3002) extends students' skills in understanding the ambiguities and complexity of healthcare through quantitative and qualitative research methods and interpretation. Student skills in locating, retrieving and reviewing peer reviewed journal articles are applied to specific osteopathic patient cases.

Unit details

Location:
City Campus
City Flinders
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBS3002

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Apply basic statistical concepts commonly used in health sciences research;  
  2. Review quantitative and qualitative research data collection and analysis methods;  
  3. Exhibit skills and knowledge of the systematic literature search process; and  
  4. Interrogate the literature to support clinical decision making in preparation for clinical practice.  

Assessment

In the 2 computer tests, students demonstrate knowledge of quantitative (Quiz 1) and qualitative (Quiz 2) research methods. In the second assessment, students develop a PICO clinical question and a developed search strategy based on Cochrane review methods, then conduct the systematic literature search, access articles and export citations into a reference manager software, to develop a literature review which answers a clinical question of their choice. In the Exercise, students analyse quantitative and qualitative data and interpret findings.
Assessment type Description Grade
Test Two-45 minute, online quizzes (15%) about quantitative statistics and qualitative data collection techniques. 30%
Report Group report on a systematic literature search and interrogate the literature to support clinical decision making. (1500 word essay) 30%
Exercise Two in-class problem-based activities (2 hours each, 20% each) assessing qualitative and quantitative methods. 40%

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