HSC1100 Introduction to research and evidence
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
HSC1100 Introduction to research and evidence is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HSC1100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After HSC1100
1 unit list HSC1100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: HSC1061, PHH1061
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree
Overview
This unit introduces students to the skills necessary to locate, critique, interpret and summarise relevant evidence. This will provide a solid foundation for an evidence-based approach to optimising health and well-being at a population level.
Students are guided through skills in searching for and locating evidence. They are introduced to different research methodologies and ways of analysing data to understand various research paradigms. This information is used to critique the available literature.
Students will be introduced to both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis; basic descriptive statistics; measurement concepts; and synthesis and reporting of data.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral group presentation (20 minutes)15%
- Online quiz (30 minutes)10%
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) case simulation (1,800 words)30%
- Examination (MCQ & short answer questions) (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle45%
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe different sources of evidence and their roles in health practice.
- 2
Construct and implement effective strategies for searching the health literature.
- 3
Describe quantitative and qualitative techniques for data collection and basic analysis for reporting data.
- 4
Assess risk of bias across quantitative research designs.
- 5
Recognise issues of cultural context and ethical principles in data collection and interpretation.
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to summarise and communicate evidence for professional audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of directed online student learning activities, plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Kelly Allen
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dragan Ilic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HSC1100?
HSC1100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after HSC1100?
HSC1100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PBH3004. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is HSC1100 offered?
In 2021, HSC1100 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does HSC1100 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.