HSCI 593 Health Sciences Research: Data Collection and Interpretation

Year 4 Optional Course

11-12 hours/week

3 units

Available

On-Campus Course

Online Course

This course will allow students to carry out a research project in the Health Sciences. Meant to follow HSCI 592 or 598, students will gain experience answering research questions and/or testing hypotheses using a research plan and methods developed during the initial course, with an emphasis on the development of research skills and practice interpreting data.

Note: The primary difference between HSCI 593 (120 hours) and HSCI 599 (240 hours) is the number of hours the student is expected to spend on the project, which corresponds to an expected increase in the scope of the research project.

Please review our guide about getting started on a Bachelor of Health Sciences research course here

Prerequisites

Minimum 3rd or 4th year (level 3 or 4) standing, a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, registration in the BHSc Program, one of (HSCI 591/3.0; HSCI 592/3.0; HSCI 598/6.0), and acceptance by a supervisor.

Note: Department consent is required to enroll.

Exclusions

No more than 12.0 units from HSCI 591/3.0; HSCI 592/3.0; HSCI 593/3.0; HSCI 594/3.0; HSCI 595/3.0; HSCI 598/6.0; HSCI 599/6.0.

Method of Delivery

Group sessions and working with a research supervisor and their research staff.

Learning Tracks

Applied Research Methods in Health Sciences

Learning Outcomes

After completing HSCI 593, students will be able to:

Demonstrate skill in research methods enabling the collection of data that addresses their research question and/or tests their hypothesis
Analyze and interpret data in order to describe the impact of their research on the field of study
Display an understanding of their research methods and results to propose future studies to further the field of research

Competencies

The course learning outcomes and assessments that correspond with the program competencies are indicated below:

Assessments

Assessment 1 – Research Performance (30%)

Students will be graded on their initiative, effort, dedication, and research proficiency in working on their project.

Assessment 2 – Poster Presentation (30%)

Students will prepare a conference-style poster presentation outlining their background information, methods, results, and discussion/conclusions and formally present their poster during a class-wide poster session. Students will be expected to prepare a short 3 to 5-minute summary of their poster, as well as to answer questions related to their research project.

Assessment 3 – Written Thesis (40%)

Students must write and submit a written report of their research, including an abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion (max. 14 double spaced pages of main text). Students may use their research proposal completed in either HSCI 592 or 598 as a starting off point for this report and will be given enough time to incorporate feedback and discussion generated from their poster presentation into their written thesis.

Time Commitment

Students can expect to spend approximately 10 to 12 hours per week working on this course independently, in conjunction with their supervisor, or during in-person sessions.

Weekly in-person sessions/modules – 20 hours
Conducting Research and working on assignments – 100 hours

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