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HLTH 252 Introduction to Research Methods Units: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to methods, techniques and approaches to research. The course will explore the formulation of research questions, experimental design, interpretation of results and the use of statistical analysis in experimental research. Ethical issues in research will also be discussed.
Learning Hours: 114 (18 Lecture, 24 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above and registration in KINE or HLTH Plan.
Corequisite (3.0 units from BIOL 243/3.0; CHEE 209/3.5; COMM 162/3.0; ECON 250/3.0; GPHY 247/3.0; KNPE 251/3.0; NURS 323/3.0; POLS 285/3.0; PSYC 202/3.0; SOCY 211/3.0; STAM 200/3.0; STAT 263/3.0).
Exclusion HSCI 270/3.0.
One-Way Exclusion May not be taken with or after PSYC 203/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate research articles from the different types of research occurring within the SKHS and the research methods associated with each.
- Describe the founding principles and development of quantitative and qualitative research traditions to inform an appreciation of the multiple ways of researching health.
- Describe the philosophical and practical limitations associated with “knowing” in quantitative and qualitative research to develop a healthy skepticism of the research process and research methodologies/tools.
- Recognize different components of a problem statement and identify linkages between problem statements and study objectives, hypotheses and study design, and assess the importance of the problem statement within the quantitative and qualitative research processes.
- Recognize the structure of a research paper introduction, develop an outline for an introduction starting from a problem statement, and practice writing an introduction concisely and effectively.