Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
• formulate research questions which are related to clinical practice
• demonstrate, using a range of quantitative strategies to answer these questions appropriately
• transfer these skills into their clinical practice and demonstrate how these skills will enhance their future development
• assess various aspects of research and development in relation to osteopathic practice
• evaluate the ethics aspects of the research process

Content

• Design and the research process in quantitative research
• Embedding an ethical perspective into the research project
• quantitative data collection methods and analysis
• Concepts of reliability, validity and interpretation
• Overview of quantitative research methods: Descriptive and analytic methods, parametric and non-parametric methods

Location and time

Online sessions in Zoom https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/66374544919
By Docent Eija Metsälä/Quantitative research. All times in EET -1 CET -3 GMT
Online sessions by Principal Lecturer PhD Docent Eija Metsälä
4.10 at 1pm-2pm Introduction to the course
4.10 at 2pm-3pm Refreshing quantitative methods learned at basic R&D course and some advanced methods
11.10 at 3pm-4pm Quantitative research in osteopathy
1.11 at 4pm-5pm Interpretating statistical analyses
7.11 at 3pm-4pm SPSS practice
EXAM GENERAL PART 22.11 at 3pm to 5pm

Sessions by Dr Jerry Draper Rodi D.Prof.(Ost), PG Dip, PG Cert, DO
Wednesday 01/11/23 10.30 am-1.30 pm (UK time - GMT) 12.30-3.30pm FIN TIME
w/c 06/11/23:
watch pre-recorded lecture (1hr, self-paced)
In groups, students select a method (systematic review, randomised controlled trial, longitudinal study, case control/cohort study) and let the other groups know to make sure each group has a different method.
Find and read 2 seminal or key papers related to that method
Prepare a 10-min presentation with your group to summarise the salient methodological aspects of the chosen method.
Wednesday 15/11 9am-10.30 am (GMT) 11am to 12.30 am FIN TIME
Wednesday 22/11 9am-10.30 am (GMT) 11am to 12.30 am FIN TIME
Wednesday 29/11 9am-10am (GMT) 11am to 12.00 am FIN TIME
Wednesday 06/12 9am-11am (GMT) 11 am to 1pm FIN TIME
Wednesday 13/12 9am-11am (GMT) 11 am to 1pm FIN TIME

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student uses approaches of quantitative research methods related to osteopathic practice, solves problems in using quantitative research methods, recognizes and analyzes the benefits of quantitative research strategies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student uses concepts of the area of expertise correctly, solves problems in the field of quantitative research and osteopathic practice, and develops new viewpoints or solutions for osteopathy practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student creates a consistent knowledge base for osteopathy practice by making use of quantitative research methods in a critical and analytic manner, uses concepts of the area of expertise innovatively, solves demanding problems in the field of research where new knowledge and competence is created. The student applies and combines information from different fields, develops innovative insights or solutions for the best of the patient, communicates about subject matters convincingly both orally and in writing to patients such as audiences within and exterior to the field.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall, the assignments and/or team projects are weak and require further input. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for class activities and course assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment will happen in two parts
Quantitative research - general part Exam 17.11 at 10-11.30 am Fin time (5 points from each question) pass 60%=12p

Quantitative research - osteopathy spesific part

The final score will form out of these as a mean of two parts

Exam 22.11.2023 at 3pm to 5pm EET Quantitative methods - general partTentti
Assessment max 20p. 11.5-12.4p=1; 12.5-14.4=2; 14.5-16.4=3; 16.5-18.4=4; 18.5-20=5

Presentations of Jerry´s session on 11.11.2023

Prerequisites

Research methods and tools 5 ECTS credits or equivalent research and development studies.

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