COURSE SYLLABUS Occupational therapy: Design and application of quantitative methodology 7.5 credits Arbetsterapi: Design och tillämpning av kvantitativ metod Second cycle, A7022H Version Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - Autumn 2019 Sp 1Autumn 2019 Sp 2 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2019 Sp 2 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Occupational Therapy Subject group (SCB) Therapy, Rehabilitation and Dietary Treatment Entry requirements. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimApply, critically evaluate and argue for quantitative research designs and statistical methods relevant to occupational therapy, taking a gender equality perspective into account. Explain scientific theoretical perspectives in relation to quantitative research design Design a quantitative data collection and analysis for a question relevant to occupational therapy, justify methodology and discuss relevant research-ethical aspects and positionsContentsQuantitative research design, including intervention design Quantitative data collection methodology Quantitative analysis methodology, with a focus on descriptive analysis, analysis with the statistical inference of relationships between two or more variables, and analysis of differences between two or more groups Research-ethical aspects of quantitative research designs Scientific theoretical grounds for quantitative methodology Gender equality and diversity perspectives in quantitative researchRealizationThe course is given using distance learning methodology, and is web-based. The studies require computer skills and internet access, as well as a headset and a webcam. The course has its pedagogical basis in LTU’s pedagogical idea. This working method is founded on the idea that each student should be inspired to become engaged, as well as independent and active learning that challenges her/his abilities. The student shall actively seek out and solve problems through exploratory and critically reflective working methods. The course is read together with physiotherapy master’s students with subject specialisation. The teaching is conducted through literature studies, lectures, seminars, oral and written presentations and independent project work.ExaminationAchievement of the course is evaluated continuously, and to obtain a passing grade the student must have fulfilled the objectives of the course. Achievement of the objectives is assessed in writing and orally through assignments, seminars and presentations. The grading criteria for G (Pass) and VG (Pass with distinction) are specified in the study guide.ExaminerMaria Larsson-LundLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2019 Sp 2 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Carter, R., & Lubinsky, J. (2015). Rehabilitation research: principles and applications. Elsevier Health Sciences.Sohlberg, P., & Sohlberg, B. M. (2019). Kunskapens former: Vetenskapsteori, forskningsmetod och forskningsetik. Stockholm: Liber. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0001Individual written assignmentU G VG5.00MandatoryA19 0002Seminars and presentationsU G#2.50MandatoryA19 Syllabus establishedLast revisedby Dean of Department of Health Sciences 22 Aug 2019