TL00CC83 Basics of research methods in health sciences (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Sport and Health Studies in Lake Land Finland
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Sports and Health Studies in Lake Land Finland. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences.
Description
Basics of scientific thinking. Setting and solving of research questions. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research methods. Special considerations in research methods in nutrition and sport and exercise medicine. Ethical aspects of research, data protection.
Learning outcomes
This study unit is taught in Finnish. The translation has not been updated after 31 July 2023. Please change the language to Finnish in Peppi and read the description in Finnish. After the course, student • is familiar with the most common research methods in health sciences • is able to compare and explain the use of these methods in different types of research • is able to describe and find ways to solve problems in conducting research • is able to explain the limitations of the research methods used in health sciences • is able to evaluate the ethical ascpects related to the design and conduct of health research
Additional information
This course is open to everyone. Course is compulsory for Nutrition and Health Promotion curriculum students.
Description of prerequisites
Prior studies are not required.