Overview
Qualitative and quantitative research, designing research projects, ethical issues, survey methods, quantitative data analysis, statistics, types of data, data presentation, critical appraisal, research frameworks, comparison of methodologies.
AVME785 is a 30-point postgraduate-level research methods paper delivered by distance teaching, with no requirement to attend on-campus teaching blocks. The paper's focus is generic, making it suitable for anyone pursuing a postgraduate qualification in health sciences or related disciplines. The total work (contact and study) hours for the paper are 300 hours, or approximately 16–20 hours per week on average. It is designed flexibly to ensure a minimum standard is met by all students, while offering extension study for those already more familiar with the topic.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Subject | Aviation Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- AVMX 785, AVME 885, HASC 419
- Limited to
- MAvMed, MHealSc, PGDipAeroRT, PGDipHealSc, PGDipOccMed, MPHC, MTravMed, MGP
- Eligibility
Postgraduate students currently employed or interested in working in health-related fields.
If you have not already done so, please contact the department for course advice before selecting your programme, oamu@otago.ac.nz
- Contact
- OAMU@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit's website
- Teaching staff
- Course Director: Julie Myers
- Paper Structure
This paper covers:
Choosing a research topic, design and method
Research ethics
Data-gathering: qualitative and quantitative methods
Analysis and writing up: qualitative and quantitative research
Practical aspects of research
Critical evaluation of qualitative and quantitative research
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
It is run each year in the first semester.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
The focus for the paper is on understanding of the principles of scientific research, and developing the skills to plan and undertake a research project under supervision. You will develop research methods expertise and critical awareness of research methods practices. The key educational goals for the course mean that by the end of the paper you should be able to find and read research articles, understand research methods, critically appraise studies, and develop a research proposal.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this paper are that students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Critically appraise and synthesise literature pertinent to a specific research problem.
- Use basic statistical concepts and terminology accurately
- Describe a qualitative methodological approach appropriate for a specific research problem
- Apply appropriate ethical principles to the conduct of research
- Write a methodologically-sound postgraduate research proposal
Overview
Research design, ethical issues, critical appraisal, qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and approaches to data analysis.
AVME 785 is a 30-point postgraduate-level research methods paper delivered by distance teaching, with no requirement to attend on-campus teaching blocks. The paper's focus is generic, making it suitable for anyone pursuing a postgraduate qualification in health sciences or related disciplines. The total work (contact and study) hours for the paper are 300 hours, or approximately 16-20 hours per week on average. It is designed flexibly to ensure a minimum standard is met by all students, while offering extension study for those already more familiar with the topic.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Subject | Aviation Medicine |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- AVME 885, HASC 419
- Limited to
- MAvMed, MHealSc, PGDipAeroRT, PGDipHealSc, PGDipOccMed, MPHC, MTravMed, MGP
- Eligibility
- The paper is intended for students enrolled in Division of Health Sciences postgraduateprogrammes who may require 30 points of Research Methods papers at level 8. Otherpostgraduate students may also apply, although they should contact the paper convener to discuss their eligibility.
- Contact
- Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit (OAMU)
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit's website.
- Teaching staff
- Course Director: Dr Julie Myers
- Paper Structure
This paper covers:
- Choosing a research topic, design and method
- Research ethics
- Data-gathering: qualitative and quantitative methods
- Analysis and writing up: qualitative and quantitative research
- Practical aspects of research
- Critical evaluation of qualitative and quantitative research
- Teaching Arrangements
This distance learning paper is taught remotely.
It is run each year in the first semester.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
The focus of the paper is on understanding the principles of scientific research and developing the skills to plan and undertake a research project under supervision. You will develop research methods expertise and critical awareness of research methods practices. The key educational goals for the course mean that by the end of the paper, you should be able to find and read research articles, understand research methods, critically appraise studies and develop a research proposal.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this paper are that students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Critically appraise and synthesise literature pertinent to a specific research problem.
- Use basic statistical concepts and terminology accurately.
- Describe a qualitative methodological approach appropriate for a specific research problem.
- Apply appropriate ethical principles to the conduct of research.
- Write a methodologically sound postgraduate research proposal.