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PHAR6000: Research Methods
2022 unit information
The Research Methods unit of study prepares students for postgraduate studies. Generic research skills are developed through coursework, assignments, reports and presentations. The Unit of Study covers topics such as framing a research question, conducting systematic reviews, critical appraisal of research studies, study design and protocol development, data management, scientific writing and publication, presentations, basic statistics and other topics necessary for candidates to successfully complete the Master of Philosophy.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR6000 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. systematically search literature at an advanced level to identify research on a specific question
- LO2. conduct a critical appraisal of a published study and present an oral presentation
- LO3. plan a research project through effective collaboration with supervisors and other researchers
- LO4. collaborate as required to progress towards a planned research objective
- LO5. write a research protocol
- LO6. report and present research findings at a high internationally acceptable standard
- LO7. understand basic descriptive and inferential statistics.
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