Course Title: Project Data Collection and Analysis
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Project Data Collection and Analysis
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Giulia McCorkell
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: giulia.mccorkell2@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.26
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course, you will develop a research question relevant to your division of practice and build a project with measurable outcomes. You will collect data for your research question and develop your skills in conducting a range of basic data analysis techniques for both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms. You will extend these abilities to include the interpretation and presentation of these analyses within the broader research context and evidence-base of medical radiation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):
BP321MIP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging)
BP321NMP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)
BP321RTP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)
PLO1 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge across the breadth and depth of Radiation Therapy practice, through the application of knowledge and concepts, in a variety of real-world settings.
PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to innovate and deliver safe and effective Radiation Therapy practice in a variety of contexts, using advances in both technology and determinants of health.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyse and appraise the principles of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
- Produce a research question, relevant to medical radiations, through building a project with measurable outcomes.
- Criticise and implement data analysis, presenting all results in an appropriate format.
Overview of Learning Activities
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. Relevant textbooks are available in the RMIT library, and library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Pre- and post-class activities will be provided in electronic format on the Canvas site, including case-based patient scenarios for interpretation, supporting you to propose the use of advancing therapies and technologies to improve patient outcomes.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Online Quiz
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 1
Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment: Project Plan
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, & 2
Assessment Task 3: Project Presentation
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, &3
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.