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Methodologies II

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Methodologies II
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Management and Professional Pedagogy in Health Care, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021
Module code: MBG21-10
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P311-0189
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
3V+2U (5 hours per week, accumulated)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
7
Semester: 3
Duration: 2 semester
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Project work

[updated 30.10.2023]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MBG21-10 (P311-0189) Management and Professional Pedagogy in Health Care, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021 , semester 3, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
75 class hours (= 56.25 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 210 hours (equivalent to 7 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 153.75 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
MBG21-1 Academic Methodologies and Study Skills I
MBG21-2 Digital Expertise
MBG21-6 Academic Methodologies and Study Skills II


[updated 12.10.2023]
Recommended as prerequisite for:
MBG21-15 Evidence-Based Medical Care and Nursing
MBG21-16 Study Project
MBG21-19 Academic Methodologies and Study Skills III
MBG21.S.32 Reviews and Guidelines
MBG21.S.33 Evaluation


[updated 12.10.2023]
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Iris Burkholder
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Iris Burkholder


[updated 12.10.2023]
Learning outcomes:
Quantitative methods
 
After successfully completing this module, students will:
Students will be able to:
 
   
• be able to describe the logic of the quantitative research process.
• be able to explain the difference between experimental studies and observational studies.
• be able to name the advantages and disadvantages of different selection and survey methods in quantitative research.
• be able to explain the basic principles of generating hypotheses and operationalization.
• be able to explain the significance of the p-value.
• be able to recognize quantitative methods in publications.
 
  
• be able to critically evaluate quantitative methods presented in scientific publications
• be able to derive correct interpretations based on the results of quantitative research
• be able to apply their methodological knowledge of quantitative research to specific research questions
• be able to apply the methods of inductive statistics to simple exercise examples and select the appropriate statistical test.
 
  
• be able to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of implemented projects and incorporate them into the planning of future projects
• be able to critically reflect on aspects of research ethics in the context of the quantitative research process
• Students will develop the willingness to scientifically address application-oriented research questions and take research results into account in future professional activities.
 
Quantitative tutorial
 
After successfully completing this module, students will:
Students will be able to:
 
  
• be able to derive a quantitative research problem
• be able to use a statistical software program based on a specific problem and sample data sets
• be able to apply quantitative research methods and analytical techniques
• be able to present and explain research findings.
 
  
• be able to organize teamwork and work constructively as part of a team
• be able to present and discuss partial steps in their own research work
• be able to give each other feedback on their research work
 
  
• be able to justify their actions in answer to their research problem using theoretical and methodological knowledge
• be able to critically reflect on aspects of research ethics in the context of the quantitative research process
 


[updated 21.12.2023]
Module content:
Quantitative methods
 
1. Research process/ethics
2. Study designs
3. Selection procedures
4. Methods of data collection
5. Generating statistical hypotheses, statistical tests
 
Quantitative tutorial
 
1. Formulating research problems
2. Secondary data management
3. Data analysis and reporting
5. Using software in data management and data anaylsis
 


[updated 19.05.2023]
Teaching methods/Media:
Blended learning

[updated 15.11.2021]
Recommended or required reading:
Will be announced at the beginning of the module.

[updated 19.05.2023]
 
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