Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to recognise the contribution of research, evaluation and measurement in establishing and improving effective practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Identify and explain the importance of research, evaluation, audit, measurement and outcome in relation to improving service to clients and establishing effective practice.
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of selected outcome measures.
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Explain the importance of reliable and valid measurement tools.
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Recognise and discuss the relevance of statistical information in the Research Process.
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Indicative Module Content
Role of research, evaluation, audit, measurement and outcome in relation to service provision, effective practice and resource justification.
Principles of outcome measurement - standardised and non-standardised.
| Validity and reliability of measurement tools available for establishing physical status, psychological status, quality of life, morale and social status.
Introduction to descriptive statistics.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lecture
| 10 | Workshops/tutorials
| 40 | Assessment
| 3 |
Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 48 |
Mode of Delivery
This is an interactive lecture based module with supportive tutorials and workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | DE POY, E. & GITLIN, L.N., 1998. Introduction to research. 2nd ed. St Louis, MD: Mosby.
| | 2. | FRENCH, S., REYNOLDS, F. & SWAIN, J., 2001. Practical research. 2nd ed. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
| | 3. | HYLLEGARD, R., MOOD, D.P. & MORROW, J.R., 1996. Interpreting research in sport and exercise science. St Louis, MD: Mosby.
| | 4. | VINCENT, W.J., 1999. Statistics in kinesiology. 2nd ed. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
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Additional Notes
This module is common to all students on the School of Health Sciences undergraduate courses - BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science.
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