Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physiotherapy: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Physiotherapy
Contents
The course provides the basis for planning, carrying out and reporting scientific work. Different study designs and methods are presented for both qualitative and quantitative data collection. A foundation in statistics and practical data processing using SPSS is included. Research ethics principles and guidelines are illustrated.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course, students shall be able to: - discuss and evaluate choices of methods in scientific work - carry out a descriptive analysis and hypothesis test for data material in practice - understand and be able to express the basic elements of qualitative data analysis - report on and discuss research ethics principles and guidelines - carry out a literature study within the subject area for a C-level dissertation and structure the knowledge obtained from this study
Form of instruction
The teaching includes lectures, literature studies and practical exercises. The course is given in English when international students are participating.
Examination modes
Examination takes place through written tasks, seminars and an individual written final examination. A three-point grading scale is used: pass with distinction, pass or fail. The grade of pass requires all tasks to be carried out satisfactorily in accordance with the specification in the course guide. The grade of pass with distinction requires students to obtain pass with distinction on the written final examination.
In the event that tests or compulsory modules cannot be repeated in accordance with applicable re-sit rules, another reasonably proportional task may be specified. The maximum number of times that a test may be taken is five. After three tests, students must apply for a place on a new course. Students who have failed twice are entitled to request another examiner via the programme committee. Otherwise, reference should be made to the programme syllabus for the Physiotherapy Programme.
Accreditation The programme committee shall consider whether previous education can be approved in full or in part for accreditation. (See the University’s Rules and Regulations and the Accreditation Regulations.)
Other regulations
Studies shall be carried out on equal terms in accordance with Umeå University’s steering document for gender and equal treatment (www.umu.se). Action will be taken against students who breach the Faculty of Medicine’s plagiarism policy, in accordance with chapter 10 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance.
Literature
Valid from:
2013 week 20
Björk Jonas Praktisk statistik för medicin och hälsa 1. uppl. : Stockholm : Liber : 2011 : 327 s. : ISBN: 978-91-47-09956-6 Search the University Library catalogue
Rehabilitation research : principles and applications Carter Russell, Lubinsky Jay, Domholdt Elizabeth 4. ed. : Philadelphia, Pa. : Saunders : 2011 : vii, 503 s. : ISBN: 978-1-4377-0840-0 (pbk.) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Qualitative methodology for international public health Dahlgren Lars, Emmelin Maria, Winkvist Anna, Lindhgren Maria Umeå : Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences : Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University,c 2004 : 219 s. : ISBN: 91-7305-680-4 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Riktlinjer för etisk värdering av medicinsk humanforskning : forskningsetisk policy och organisation i Sverige 2., rev. versionen : Stockholm : Medicinska forskningsrådet (MFR) : 2002 : 116 s. : Mandatory
