Critically evaluate and argue for quantitative research designs and methods in intervention studies relevant to occupational therapy, with consideration to ethics and gender.
Apply statistical methods and 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 research-ethical considerations.

Quantitative 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 research

The 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.

Achievement 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 individually, in writing and orally through assignments and seminars.

The grading criteria for G (Pass) and VG (Pass with distinction) are specified in the study guide

Maria Larsson-Lund

Carter, R., & Lubinsky, J. (2015). Rehabilitation research: principles and applications. Elsevier Health Sciences.

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