MPH5213 Research methods
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MPH5213 Research methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It needs MPH5040 and MPH5041 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5213
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MPH5213
1 unit list MPH5213 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the research methods used in observational studies and is designed to help the student develop the practical skills required in the design and assessment of a research project. It covers issues in protocol design, including study type selection, introduction to questionnaire design, sampling methods, and ethics approval. This introduces the student to planning data management and statistical analysis and developing a study budget. An introduction to the role of qualitative research is also covered.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | Block on |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: (up to 1000 words, excluding references)15%
- Assignment 2: (up to 3,000 words, excluding references)Threshold hurdle45%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle40%
- 80% weekly participationCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Pose a research question answerable by observational study methods used to examine public health;
- 2
Design and present a research protocol to answer the stated question using observational study designs;
- 3
Describe and demonstrate how information may be collected from people and transformed into usable data for scientific study;
- 4
Identify, evaluate and communicate when qualitative methodologies may be useful; and
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to participate and communicate effectively within a group.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
The total workload requirement for this unit is 12 hours of work per week. This incorporates the following:
For option 1 (On campus learning): 2 hours per week;
For option 2 (Off campus learning): 15 contact hours over 2 days + OCL (discussion online)
Note: These options are not interchangeable midway through semester.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Flavia Cicuttini
- Unit Coordinators
- Prof Anita Wluka
Common questions
What can I take after MPH5213?
MPH5213 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MPH5283.
When is MPH5213 offered?
In 2020, MPH5213 runs in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.
How much work is MPH5213?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MPH5213 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.