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
22.10 at 3pm-4pm Introduction to the course
31.10 at 2pm-3pm Refreshing quantitative methods learned at basic R&D course and some advanced methods
6.11 at 2pm-4pm Quantitative research in osteopathy
15.11 at 3pm-4.30pm Interpretating statistical analyses
20.11 at 3pm-4.30pm SPSS practice

29.11 at 4pm to 5pm EXAM Quantitative research general part


Sessions by Dr Jerry Draper Rodi D.Prof.(Ost), PG Dip, PG Cert, DO
23.10. 12.00-15.00 Jerry’s first lecture
20.10. Jerry’s second lecture (pre-recorded)
6.11. 12.00-13.30 Jerry’s third lecture
13.11. 12.00-13.30 Jerry’s fourth lecture
21.11. 14.00-15.00 Jerry’s fifth lecture
27.11. 12.00-14.00 Jerry’s sixth lecture
4.12. 12.00-14.00 Jerry’s seventh lecture

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Exam schedules

29.11 at 4pm to 5pm EXAM Quantitative research general part
Quantitative research - osteopathy spesific part

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

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

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Content scheduling

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Further information

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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
EXAM Quantitative research general part

Quantitative research - osteopathy spesific part

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

Prerequisites

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

Further information

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