Module Title
Research Methods And Evaluation
Keywords
Research, Health Promotion, Research Methods, Measurement And Evaluation, Research Proposal, Critical Review. |
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Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is: 1. to increase awareness of the role of research in health promotion. 2. to familiarise students with the main methods of investigation and their values and limitations. 3. to enable students to apply appropriately research procedures.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the contribution of research to health promotion.
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Describe the main methods of research and examine their underlying assumptions.
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Appraise publications, especially regarding the evaluation of methods used.
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Identify the main problems of measurement and evaluation, including ethical considerations.
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Write a research proposal.
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Indicative Module Content
Epidemiology; definitions and descriptions; measuring health; independent assessment; evaluating health promotion; quantitative and qualitative approaches; tools and techniques; surveys; questionnaires; interviewing technique; critical review; introduction to statistics; presentation of data; report writing; planning; outlines.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Contact hours
| 50 |
Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
Delivery will be based on lectures, workshops, seminars and practical tasks. Applied exercises will be an integral part of the programme.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework consists of a Critical Review.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Anderson A. (1989) Interpreting data. London: Chapman and Hall.
| | 2. | Fallowfield L. (1990) The quality of life: the missing measurement in health care. London: Souvenir Press.
| | 3. | McDowell I. & Newell C. (1987) Measuring health: a guide to rating scales and questionnaires. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 4. | McIver S. (1991) An introduction to obtaining the views of users of health services. London: Kings Fund.
| | 5. | Oppenheim A. (1992) An introduction to obtaining the views of users of health services. London: Pinter.
| | 6. | Ong B N. (1993) The practice of health services research. London: Chapman and Hall.
| | 7. | Pocock S. (1983) Clinical trails. Chichester: Wiley.
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