Quantitative Research Practice in Health PG (9585.4)

Required texts

Recommended Texts

Carter, R., & Lubinsky, J. (2015). Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications (5th Edition). Paperback ISBN: 9781455759798. eBook ISBN: 9780323227803https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991004829969203996

Additional recommended books:

Navarro DJ and Foxcroft DR (2019). learning statistics with jamovi: a tutorial for psychology students and other beginners. (Version 0.70). https://www.learnstatswithjamovi.com/

Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (4th Ed.). SAGE Publications. https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991004101589703996

Liamputtong, P. (2013). Research Methods in Health: Foundations for Evidenced Based Practice: OUP Australia & New Zealand. (Note- this text is recommended also in Research Planning, and Research Project in Health). https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991001715899703996

Twisk, J. W. R. (2013). Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis for Epidemiology: A Practical Guide: Cambridge University Press. https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991004896985703996

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

To obtain an overall pass grade in this unit, the student must:

-  Attempt all assessment items; and

-  Obtain an overall aggregate mark of 50%.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Moderation: All the quizzes are indeed moderated, especially for the students scoring low compared to the rest of the group.

Moderation of assessment items:

All assessment items, including exams, are internally reviewed and moderated before they are published in unit outlines, listed on Canvas, or printed out for the final exam period. This review of assessment items is performed by another academic within the same field who has a good understanding of the subject matter and is be done as part of the unit curriculum review. Moderation of assessment items will be conducted in accordance with the Faculty of Health moderation guidelines.

Moderation of marking: 

There is a random selection of assessment items that are moderated in a unit, including all failed assignments (excluding exams). The moderation of passing assessment items is based on a sample chosen randomly, on a percentage basis at different grade levels or the full range of submitted items to develop a common view about performance.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to actively engage in this unit through Discussion pages, completing all online tasks and participating in ALL the Canvas discussion forums and activities. Assessment activities have been designed to stimulate students to put hands on the practical application and how to do/perform methods they have been exposed to.

Required IT skills

In-unit costs

Students who choose to purchase statistical software other than that which is provided by the University of Canberra will need to cover that cost themselves. We note that there also also free and/or open source statistical software packages available. Other learning resources will be available via the library, or freely online.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable

Additional information

Academic Language: Academic writing style and language must be maintained throughout the unit, and within the unit Canvas forums.

Clarity and Expression: Concepts should be analysed and discussed without unnecessary verbiage. Written work must demonstrate correct grammatical expression and spelling. Poor grammar obscures meaning in your discussion.

Use of resources: You are expected to read widely and use a variety of credible evidence to support your discussions. Your work must be supported by current published literature and fully referenced. Resources must not be limited to texts only. It is an expectation that you use database searches to obtain recent journal articles.

Referencing requirements: Please refer to the Academic Skills Program website for information on acknowledging sources in academic writing. Students are required to use APA 6th edition referencing style, see the following links:

• http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/attachments/pdf/apa.pdf;
• http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/research-gateway/research_help/referencingguides

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