The 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:

1. Formulate and design physiotherapy-specific scientific issues and method choices with a quantitative approach.
2. Critically review and evaluate physiotherapeutic quantitative empirical studies.
3. In the subject physiotherapy explain and discuss quantitative scientific theoretical perspectives.
4. Apply, carry out, critically evaluate and argue for quantitative research approaches and statistical methods in research in the subject physiotherapy.

Application 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.

The 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.

For 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.

The course is given for second-cycle studies. Study plan is provided in the cours room in Canvas.

This course replaces S7012H.

Lars Nyberg

The course S7033H is equal to S7012H

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.

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