PHVIT9300 Kvantitative metoder Emneplan

This course is based on PHVIT9100, Health Sciences II: Philosophy of Science, Research Ethics and Research Methodology. It takes a critical perspective of quantitative methodology related to research processes where quantitative design is relevant. The course also covers how the choice of different quantitative methods affect the quality of research. The application of different designs (cross-sectional, longitudinal, clinical trial, experimental) and advances statistical analysis (regression analysis, repeated measurement, survival analysis, power analysis) is discussed.

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On completion of the course, the PhD candidate has achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The PhD candidate

• is at the forefront of knowledge in selected quantitative methods
• is at the forefront of knowledge of selected quantitative analyses, interpretations, and forms of documentation in the field
• can evaluate the usefulness and application of different quantitative designs in health science research processes

Skills

The PhD candidate can

• plan a health science research project with relevant quantitative designs and methods
• analyse, interpret, and disseminate the results of quantitative research
• address complex scientific issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in quantitative methodology

General competence

The PhD candidate can

• argue in favour of particular quantitative approaches on the basis of scientific theory
• identify relevant ethical issues and conduct research based on quantitative methodology with professional integrity
• can participate in discussions on quantitative methodology

Work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, self-study, and practical exercises in the use of different software programmes for statistical analysis. The outcomes of the seminars are presented and discussed in plenary sessions.

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Individual home examination based on specific questions. To be submitted no more than two weeks after the end of the course. Answer papers must consist of up to 3500 words.

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This course offers an overview and adopts a critical perspective of research into different types of intervention in the health sciences related to different levels, arenas, population groups and/or individuals. Interventions in health sciences are often complex. The course focuses on methodology in interventions in the areas of health-promoting, preventive, rehabilitative, curative, and palliative measures. The course takes a systematic approach and places emphasis on the process of developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the effects of interventions. Different types of research design in intervention research will also be discussed.

Emnet gir studentene grunnleggende kunnskaper og ferdigheter i budsjett og regnskap (eksternregnskap) i privat, kommunal og statlig sektor, samt en innføring i bruk av regneark i budsjett og regnskap. Emnet skal sammen med andre økonomifag gi studentene et grunnlag for å utføre oppgaver innenfor regnskap og økonomi i privat og offentlig sektor.

Undervisningsspråk er norsk.

On completion of the course, the PhD candidate has achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The PhD candidate

• is at the forefront of knowledge of conceptual understanding and of theories related to research into different types of health interventions
• can evaluate the usefulness and application of different designs, methods, and processes in research related to health interventions
• can contribute towards developing new knowledge, theories, methods, and interpretations of positive and negative results of health interventions
• can evaluate the usefulness and application of relevant guidelines, best practice reports, and different types of systematic review

Skills

The PhD candidate can

• address complex issues related to developing, planning, and evaluating interventions
• address issues related to the connection between the theoretical basis of interventions, measures, and evaluation
• address complex issues related to analytical and ethical considerations in health intervention research and is able to challenge established knowledge and practice in the field

General competence

The PhD candidate can

• present and discuss knowledge about intervention in the health sciences
• can assess the need for, and initiate, innovations in intervention