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Designing Analytics Investigations (POPH90295)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject provides a platform for students to apply their knowledge to designing studies with the aim of investigating topical problems in health and public health. Published guidelines for the reporting of studies will be used to assist with the design and appraisal of studies. Topics covered include: clinical trial design; observational studies including cohort, case-control and ecological; causal diagrams (to identify confounders and selection bias); effect modification; measurement error; external validity of findings; and principles of sample size.
The collection and use of routinely collected data will be considered in health and public health settings. The cultural and ethical considerations of data collection with Indigenous populations will also be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of research designs, including ability to critically appraise study designs
- Design a basic study to address a research question, minimizing bias, achieving adequate sample size and feasibility
- Assess reliability and validity of study measures and describe strategies to minimize measurement error
- Use routinely collected data to describe an issue/disease in a health setting
- Discuss cultural and ethical considerations when working with Indigenous populations
Generic skills
- Independent problem solving
- Facility with abstract reasoning
- Clarity of written expression
- Sound communication of technical concepts
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST90130 | Critical Thinking with Analytics |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
MAST90135 | Foundations of Analytics | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Contribution to online discussions
| From Week 1 to Week 8 | 10% |
Short Answer Assessment 1 (approx 1000 words, no more than 6 pages)
| Week 3 | 20% |
Short answer assessment 2 - case scenarios for critical reflection (approx 1000 words, no more than 6 pages)
| Week 5 | 20% |
Major Essay Assignment - design of study for research proposal (approx 2500 words, no more than 10 pages)
| Week 8 | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024