This course does not involve statistical training and the use of statistical methods. Student who require this training should choose an alternative Research Methods course.
Have an appreciation and knowledge of the scientific methodology and research methods.
Recognise research designs and data collection methods in health and clinical research.
Critically evaluate clinical and health related research literature.
Critically appraise the different research methods used in epidemiology and clinical epidemiology.
Appreciate the research area of clinical practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of different methods of measuring disease, illness, injury and dysfunction in epidemiology and clinical epidemiology.
Demonstrate knowledge of validity, reliability and predictive value for epidemiology and clinical epidemiology.
Complete written critical reviews of published clinical research journal articles relevant to the subject area of clinical practice.
Learning activities include readings from a Study guide plus recommended texts.
Learning resources include a Study guide and extracts from texts and materials accesible via RMIT e-researve plus recommended texts.