Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Research Methods in Rehabilitation I
Course Code
REK_217
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Tomsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to give students the opportunity to develop skills to critically analyze, plan and conduct research.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of research methods.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will understand and evaluate theories and evidence-based knowledge, will be able to analyze current issues in the field of research and formulate research questions specific to their professional competence.
Skills
1.Students will be able to evaluate the research paradigms that are the basis for the development of knowledge, will learn several research methodologies and analytical strategies. Will be able to manage the research process in accordance with ethical principles.
Competences
1.Students will be able to raise research questions relevant to their field, prepare research applications and plan the research process.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Students must choose one research method, individually or in a group, prepare and conduct a lesson on this method, focusing on specific issues – scientific strength, probability of error, reliability and validity.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Systematic examination of knowledge and skills during the lessons, assessment (lecturers and study members) on various study tasks in the study course will form an accumulative assessment in the exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Research process management, ethical aspects in research. Discussions about what I read independently.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Research process management, ethical aspects in research. Discussions about what I read independently.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Research process management, ethical aspects in research. Discussions about what I read independently.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Systematic reviews.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Systematic reviews.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative studies.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Quantitative studies.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Mixed methods researh.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Mixed methods researh.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Mixed methods researh.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Qualitative studies.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Qualitative studies.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Qualitative studies.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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From thesis to publications – knowledge transmission.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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From thesis to publications – knowledge transmission.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Zin.red.- K. Martinsone, A. Pipere, D. Kamerade. Rīga, Raka, 2016.
Additional Reading
1.
Dažādas grāmatas par pētniecības metodēm veselības aprūpē
Other Information Sources
1.
Elektroniskie informācijas resursi