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Quantitative Methods in Health Research (5cr)

Code: 7Y00FK51-3001

General information


Enrolment period
01.01.2021 - 07.03.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
MD in Health Promotion
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Health Promotion
Teachers
Sari Räisänen
Pekka Pöyry
Person in charge
Sari Räisänen
Course
7Y00FK51

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply quantitative research methods and solve extensive problems in his/her research activities
- is able to apply the main methods of description, summarising and analysis of data in statistics
- is able to make extensive use of digital data collection and analysis programs and to apply them in his/her work community

Content (course unit)

- a quantitative approach to health research
- the main methods of description and analysis of data in statistics
- E-form, Excel, SPSS and other possible electronic tools

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe the main methods of quantitative research
- is able to describe the main methods of describing, summarising and analysing data in statistics
- is able to make limited use of digital data collection and analysis software

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply basic methods of quantitative research
- is able to apply essential methods of description, compilation and analysis of data in statistics
- is able to utilise digital data collection and analysis software

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply methods of quantitative research in versatile ways
- is able to apply methods of description, compilation and analysis of statistical data
- is able to make extensive use of digital data collection and analysis programs

Location and time

18.3. klo 8.30-11.45
13.4. klo 12.30-15.45
14.4. klo 12.30-15.45
26.5. klo 8.30-11.45 ja 12.30-15.45
27.5. klo 8.30-11.45

Exam schedules

Oppimistehtävä

Assessment methods and criteria

Oppimistehtävä

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Kontaktiopetus verkossa, oppimistehtävät, itsenäinen opiskelu

Learning materials

Ilm. myöhemmin

Student workload

Kontaktiopetus 28 tuntia, itsenäinen opiskelu ja oppimistehtävät 107 tuntia

Content scheduling

18.3. klo 8.30-11.45 määrällinen terveystutkimus
13.4. klo 12.30-15.45 määrällinen terveystutkimus
14.4. klo 12.30-15.45 tilastotieteen perusteita
26.5. klo 8.30-11.45 ja 12.30-15.45 datan visualisointi ja tilastollisten menetelmien soveltaminen
27.5. klo 8.30-11.45 tilastollisten menetelmien soveltaminen

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

-

Further information

Tilastollisten menetelmien soveltamisessa sovelletaan SPSS-ohjelmistoa, jonka opiskelija saa ladattua omalle tietokoneelleen. Katso ystävällisesti https://intra.tuni.fi/handbook?page=2643

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