COURSE SYLLABUS Physiotherapy Design and application of quantitative methodology 7.5 Credits Fysioterapi Design och tillämpning av kvantitativ metod Second cycle, S7033H Version Autumn 2015 Sp 1 - Spring 2016 Sp 4Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - 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.Syllabus establishedby 12 Feb 2015Last revisedby 15 Feb 2016 Education level Second cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Physiotherapy Subject group (SCB) Therapy, Rehabilitation and Dietary Treatment Entry requirementsBachelor of physiotherapy with 90ects in physiotherapy More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimThe student should, on completion of the course, demonstrate advanced knowledge in quantitative research methods, philosophy of science and ethics in research in the subject physiotherapy and be able to: Formulate and design physiotherapy-specific scientific issues and method choices with a quantitative approach. Critically review and evaluate physiotherapeutic quantitative empirical studies. In the subject physiotherapy explain and discuss quantitative scientific theoretical perspectives. Apply, carry out, critically evaluate and argue for quantitative research approaches and statistical methods in research in the subject physiotherapy. ContentsApplication of quantitative research design in the subject physiotherapy. Review and evaluate how quantitative methodology is applied in research in the subject physiotherapy. Scientific methods related to research with quantitative approaches in physiotherapy. Application of statistical methods in the subject physiotherapy.RealizationThe course has its educational basis in a knowledge-building working method. This working method is characterised by the student actively searching for and solving problems through an examining and critically reflective working method. The course will stimulate learning through oral and written presentation, practical exercises, article search and review. Reflection on learning and professional development in order to identify needs for further knowledge and taking responsibility for knowledge development are also included in the course. This is a distance course and assumes access to the computer software Microsoft Excel.ExaminationFor the grade pass, it is required that the student achieve the course objectives through the following examination parts: Objectives 1-2 are examined through written assignment Objectives 3-4 are examined through individual examination Reflection over learning and continuing professional development are examined through submitted presentation of skills portfolio and seminar Grading criteria for pass and pass with distinction are stated in the study guide.RemarksThe course is given for second-cycle studies. Study plan is provided in the cours room in Canvas.Transition termsThis course replaces S7012H.ExaminerLars NybergTransition termsThe course S7033H is equal to S7012HLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2015 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Carter, RE, et al. (2011). Rehabilitation research. Principles and applications. St Louis, Missouri, USA: Elsevier Saunders.Sohlberg, P., & Sohlberg, B-M. (2009). Kunskapens former. Vetenskapsteori och forskningsmetod. Stockholm: Liber. List of articles and other material that is added is in the study guide. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesItems/credits NumberTypeCreditsGrade 0001Written assignment3.0U G VG 0002Individual examination statistics4.0U G VG 0003Written assignment, seminar0.5U G#