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HSC8050 Research Methodology for the Human Sciences
Short Description:
Res Methods for Human Sciences
Units :
1
Faculty or Section :
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department :
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Student contribution band :
National Priority - Nursing
ASCED code :
060399 - Nursing not classified
Grading basis :
Graded
Synopsis
This course will develop students' abilities to be critical consumers of research. Studies will focus on extending students' knowledge about the purpose of research, research design and various methodologies and approaches including quantitative, qualitative and critical and post-modern influences. Through examination of past research students will distinguish the hallmarks of effective research design including ethical considerations. They will learn about evidence based practice and write a critical literature review for their own area of practice.
