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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 04/25/00 |
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HES225 20004-20045 |
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Research Fundamentals for the Health Professional |
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Introduction to basic research methods and statistics as applied to the health sciences. Emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of health-related research. Prerequisites: MAT092 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. |
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Cross-References: FON225 |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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HES225 20004-20045 |
Research Fundamentals
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Understand the research process. (1) |
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Locate valid and reliable health-related research. (1) |
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Recognize ethical concerns associated with research. (II) |
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Identify research methods and apply them to the health sciences. (III) |
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Describe valid and reliable methods of measurement. (III) |
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Understand and interpret basic statistical analyses commonly used in health-related research. (III) |
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Read, summarize, interpret, and critique a basic scientific report. (IV) |
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Apply research techniques to quality control and improvement in a health-care setting. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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HES225 20004-20045 |
Research Fundamentals
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I. Research Process Overview A. Scientific method 1. Terms 2. Steps B. Basic vs. applied science C. Locate reliable and valid research II. Research Ethics III. Research Methods A. Types 1. Experimental 2. Descriptive B. Methods of Measurement C. Analyze and interpret data 1. Descriptive statistics 2. Inferential statistics D. Data Presentation 1. Written 2. Oral IV. Applications to Heath Care Settings A. Interpret health-related scientific reports B. Quality control and improvement |