Full course description
ASM Block 4
Course Description: This course is an introduction to scientific research methods as they apply to midwifery and health sciences. The course gives a detailed description of the key concepts of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. All of the core concepts for designing a research proposal are covered in this course. This course aims to give the midwife an entry-level understanding of skills that apply to research development.
Course Objectives: In addition to the BSM Degree Learning Objectives upon completing this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of research to midwifery practice
- Detail the process of writing a research proposal
- Consider the ethical and legal considerations for undertaking research
- Discuss the power dynamics that are at play between researchers and their subjects
- List a variety of different approaches to qualitative and quantitative research design
- Consider the principles of mixed methods research
- Review the principles of population selection and sampling
- Detail data collection approaches to qualitative and quantitative research
- Discuss data analysis techniques for qualitative and quantitative research
- Explain the principles of disseminating research
Learning Activities
Read, listen to, watch assigned lesson materials. |
Complete oral and/or written formative didactic assessments with final summative submission. |
Identify and cite high-quality sources. |
Conduct an Interview. |
Develop and conduct a survey. |
Practice the process of writing research proposals while critically considering various legal/ethical issues regarding research. |
Write research papers |
Utilize statistical methods required for evaluating research. |