FOUNDATIONAL METHODS COURSES

One or both are recommended as foundational information for all MSc and PhD students enrolled in the HRS program.

HS 9601a – Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences

This course is designed to provide participants with an introduction to quantitative research methods, including basic research study design and the skills and practice nevessary to determine the internal validity of evidence found in the health sciences literature. We will specifically address the validity of studies evaluating effectiveness of interventions (randomized trails, cohort and case control studies), diagnostic tests, risk factors, development of disease, and disease prognosis and conclude the course with an introduction to systematic review.

0.5 credit course
Course Manager & Instructor: Dr. Dianne Bryant
Course Scheduled: Fall Term, Thursdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Room 1330, Elborn College

HS 9601 (tentative) Course Outline 2012 - 2013

Please note: HS9515 (a basic statistics course) is strongly recommended as a precursor to this course.

HS 9602a – Qualitative Research Methods in Health Sciences

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the qualitative paradigm and its current and potential applications in health and rehabilitation sciences. The philosophical assumptions that form an integral part of the qualitative paradigm will be examined, as will the assumptions underlying various qualitative schools of inquiry (e.g., grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, action research, narrative). Key considerations in the critical evaluation and design of qualitative studies within several schools of inquiry relevant to health and rehabilitation sciences will be addressed. Students will have opportunities to engage in critical analysis of qualitative research; discuss ethical issues related to the conduct of qualitative research; and engage in the process of proposal development within a group.

0.5 credit course
Course Manager & Instructor: Dr. Debbie Rudman
Course Scheduled: Fall Term, Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, Room 1330, Elborn College

HS 9602 Course Outline 2012 - 2013

HS 9515a – Introduction to Statistics for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

This is an introductory statistics course for students entering the Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. It includes data presentation and normalization, types of variables and levels of measurement, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing using both nonparametric and parametric procedures. This course is designed to introduce techniques used to analyze quantitative data used in health-related research and allied fields. Emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts of quantitative analysis including an introduction to multivariate analysis, and the use of statistical software.

0.5 credit course
Course Manager & Instructor: Dr. Karen Anderson
Course Scheduled: Fall Term, Online (Must be onsite for in-person sessions: September 11, October 16 and December 4 at 4:30pm in room 1576, Elborn College)

HS 9515 Course Outline 2012 - 2013

HS 9516a - Introduction to Research Methods in Health and Rehabilitation

This course addresses foundational knowledge and skills contributing to the development of students as early researchers. In this course, students will explore the philosophical assumptions underlying qualitative and quantitative methodologies, develop an appreciation of the potential contributions of various types of research, and reflect on their own assumptions and values regarding what they view as credible knowledge and ways of knowing. Students will discuss essential research elements, ethical principles and quality criteria relevant to qualitative and quantitative methodologies and designs, and will begin to develop critical appraisal skills.

0.5 credit course
Course Manager & Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Huot
Course Scheduled: Fall Term, Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Room 1563, Elborn College

HS 9516 Course Outline 2012 - 2013