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The purpose of this course is to develop skills and knowledge of critical appraisal of health research. Upon completion of this course, students will develop or enhance skills and understanding necessary for interpretation of research designs, analysis of health research data, reports, review of literature, and gain skills that will enable them to successfully write grants and research proposals.
Following successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:- Frame answerable research questions for specific health related researc- Identify an appropriate epidemiological study design for the research- Develop a plan of data analysis- Conduct a simple data analyses using R for statistical computing- Write a short research proposal- Argue on the strength and weaknesses of different health related study designs
Subject to approval of the Head of School
HLTH462
(Th & F): March 2, 3; April 6, 7; & May 11, 12
Arindam Basu
Arindam Basu - phone 03 345 8161
Missing TestsIn rare cases a student will not be able to sit a test. In such cases, the student should consult with the course coordinator or the Head of Department to arrange an alternative procedure. This must be done well in advance of the set date for the test.
Marczyk, Geoffrey R. , DeMatteo, David, Festinger, David; Essentials of research design and methodology ; John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
There is no formal textbook for this course. However, students are encouraged to borrow and read the text book above.For a preview of this textbook (limited preview), check Google books at http://goo.gl/siXer
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml
Details of the Assignments1. All Assignments should be submitted on the dates (if extentions are needed,please write/discuss with the course coordinators)2. The Assignments should be submitted using the Learn (link will be madeavailable)3. The Assignments should be submitted in the form of Word or PDFdocuments. No other formats will be accepted, and no paper copies will beaccepted.4. The word counts for Assignment I and Assignment II should not exceed1500 words, and for Assignment III, the word count should not exceed 2000words.5. The word counts do not include words contained in figures, tables, andreferences.6. Any reasonable referencing will be accepted, although we recommend usingAPA 6th
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations
Grading ScaleGrade GPA Value MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89.99A- 7 80 – 84.99B+ 6 75 – 79.99B 5 70 – 74.99B- 4 65 – 69.99C+ 3 60 – 64.99C 2 55 – 59.99C- 1 50 – 54.99D 0 40 – 49.99E -1 0 – 39.99A Pass is 50 marks or overHealth Sciences reserve the right to adjust this mark/grade conversion. This will occur only when deemed necessary and such adjustments will not be made to the detriment of a student's grade.
Late work should be accompanied with a short note explaining why the work is late. Days late include week-end and holidays
Students with disabilities should speak with someone at Disability Support Service.
Arindam Basu (Waimari 225) is in charge of liaison with students. Your class will appoint a student representative to the liaison committee at the start of the semester. Please feel free to talk to the Academic Liaison or the student rep about any problems or concerns that you may have.
Students should, in the first instance, speak to the course co-ordinator about their grades. If they can reach an agreeable solution, students should then speak to the Head of the School. Students can appeal any decision made on their final grade. You can apply at the Registry to appeal within 4 weeks of the end of the semester. Be aware that there are time limits for each step of the process.
Aegrotat considerations (Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)
Domestic fee $2,066.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .