PHBA8110 Research methods in behavior analysis Course description

• Approved work requirements from SYKK/SYKP1300 Pharmacology and Drug Administration, 5 credits

Passed course:

• SYKP/SYKP1000 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing, 13 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1100 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, 12 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1200 Microbiology and Infection Control, 5 credits
• SYKK/SYKPPRA10 Fundamentals of Nursing, 15 credits

or equivalent.

Students will be able to:

• give a general description of methods relevant to the collection and interpretation of data in research in behavior analysis and learning in complex systems
• discuss specific methods of data collection and their appropriateness for answering different kinds of research questions
• describe and discuss various statistical methods appropriate to the collection and interpretation of data in research in learning in complex systems
• describe and discuss criteria for validity and reliability, and of methods of assessing them
• describe and discuss criteria for ESTs
• describe and discuss the rationale for single-case research designs
• describe and discuss the interpretation and application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques required for an understanding of data presentations in psychological research
• describe, discuss and apply the necessary operations for extracting measures of central tendency, variability and frequency distributions from a data set
• produce graphical presentations of data
• describe and discuss the normal curve
• describe and discuss basics of probability theory, and show how it applies to their own research and that of others
• describe and apply general principles for hypothesis formulation and testing
• describe and discuss the application of the t-test; analysis of variance (ANOVA); multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA); multiple regression; and correlation
• apply the relevant statistical tools and concepts to their own research

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of describing the patients’ subjective experiences of disease and suffering and the importance of hope amidst serious illness
• is capable of explaining the most common reactions to crises in the event of illness and loss
• is capable of describing patient-centred nursing of children and adults
• is capable of describing pre and postoperative nursing of children and adults
• is capable of describing the phenomena pain, treatment of pain and pain relief
• is capable of describing measures to preserve life and health in the event of major accidents and in crisis and disaster situations

Skills

The student

• is capable of performing nursing work through systematic mapping and assessing the patient's resources, problems and needs as well as implementing measures, and evaluating and documenting the effect using the nursing process  
• is capable of applying mapping tools such as ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, expose) and NEWS (National Early Warning Score) and the communication tool ISBAR (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
• is familiar with the classification system (ICNP® - International Classification for Nursing Practice)
• is capable of carrying out and assessing relevant nursing procedures
• is capable of applying relevant medical technology in the practical performance of nursing
• is capable of recognising stress and crisis situations in the event of loss and disease and adapting communication based on this
• is capable of communicating with children, adolescents and parents/guardians adapted to the level of development/cognitive function and the condition
• is capable of masters general first aid according to the ABC principle
• is capable of implementing measures in the event of sub-acute and acute incidents
• is capable of identifying ethical dilemmas in practice and reflect on different choices of action

Competence

The student is capable of

• integrating knowledge from pathophysiology and pharmacology in the performance of nursing
• reflecting on responsible drug administration at an individual and systematic level
• demonstrating responsibility, engagement, independence and can follow professional ethical guidelines when encountering patients, next-of-kin and colleagues
• reflecting on his/her own professional practice and progression
• reflecting on how culture and a cultural understanding can be significant in assessments, planning, performance and evaluation of nursing

For å kunne framstille seg til eksamen må studenten ha følgende godkjente arbeidskrav:

• Arbeidskrav 1: Alle studentene skal i løpet av kurset to ganger gjennomføre og lede gruppediskusjoner. I etterkant av disse skal studentene levere et kort referat på 500-1000 ord hver.

Formålet med arbeidskravet er at studentene skal oppnå gode kunnskaper og ferdigheter i tråd med læringsutbytte i emnet.

Arbeidskravet må være gjennomført og godkjent innen fastlagt frist for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen. Dersom arbeidskravet ikke blir godkjent, gis det anledning til å kunne levere et alternativt arbeidskrav innen angitt frist.

Combined assessment and exam

Part 1 Assessment of practical training.

The assessment takes its point of departure in given criteria based on learning outcomes for the course, assessment criteria, the continuous assessment, the suitability assessment and compulsory activities carried throughout the practical training. Students’ practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about the assessment of practical training.

If the student has failed the practical training, the whole practical training course must be retaken. This includes associated requirements.

Part 2 Supervised individual written exam

• 4 hours

Part 1 and part 2 can be taken independently of each other. The student must have obtained a pass on both parts in order to pass the course as a whole and earn the credits.

Part 2 - None.  

Part 1 Pass/fail. Part 2 Grade scale A-F.

Grade scale stated on diploma.

Part 1 Contact lecturer approves the examination after recommendation from practical training supervisor. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university. Part 2 Two examiners assess the examinations. At least 10% of the examination papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.