Quantitative Methods in Healthcare
Quantitative research is producing factual and reliable outcome data within healthcare. At the centre of evidence based practice lies predominantly the systematic review of quantitative studies.
The aim of this microcredential is to introduce you to quantitative research design, coding, data collection and analysis, so you can confidently appraise quantitative research and use quantitative skills in your own research projects. The microcredential introduces you to primary quantitative research methods that are commonly used within applied health research (cohort studies, case control and randomised controlled trials).
Skills
You will:
- develop the necessary skills to formulate research ideas and identify appropriate methods to test a hypothesis,
- sampling strategies,
- coding,
- data collection and data analysis techniques involved in quantitative research are explored to enable students to identify common sources of bias and misreporting.
The microcredential also provides an opportunity to develop competency in using computer software (SPSS/Excel) to manage and analyse data.
Module Attendance Required
Five days are spread over five weeks.
Dates are:
Wednesday 6th November
Wednesday 13th November
Wednesday 20th November
Wednesday 27th November
Wednesday 4th December – exam day
Methods of teaching
Lectures, practical classes/workshops, independent study.
Assessment
One 2,500 word essay (50%) and one 2 hour MCQ exam (50%) To pass the module students must achieve a pass mark for both elements of the assessment
Module Coordinator
Dr Manuela Jarrett - Assistant Professor in Mental Health Nursing
Further information
For further information on fees or entry requirements, please contact the Programme Coordinator at acp@contacts.bham.ac.uk
You can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD short course.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the committment of a full-degree
- Earn a Postgraduate Microcredential certificate, you can use these credits towards further study at postgraduate level.
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit shortcourse version.
Apply for the Microcredential
Non-credit short course
The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will recieve a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.
Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.
Apply for the non-credit CPD shortcourse