Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Principles of Scientific Research Methodology
Course Code
REK_038
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lolita Cibule
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To strengthen and develop students' basic skills to conduct scientific research, to prepare them for research for obtaining a bachelor's degree in health sports, to further develop skills to substantiate the importance of scientific research in the development of the profession and to use research results in practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biometrics, basic research skills, knowledge of functional assessment tools in sport, sports medicine, ICF, public health.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, the student will deepen his / her knowledge of the research process, gain knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research, systematic review, as well as knowledge of regulatory enactments that regulate scientific activity in Latvia, RSU.
Skills
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student will be able to formulate and substantiate the research problem; to prepare and defend a topic application for a bachelor's thesis; will increase skills in a systematic search of scientific literature and critical analysis of scientific publications, will be able to search for evidence in various sources of information for solving clinical issues.
Competences
1.As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge and skills by critically analyzing scientific publications in the specialty, independently conducting research on the chosen topic and preparing a research report (written report, presentation, poster report).
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work – preparation for tests, preparation of presentations for seminars, independent work with literature sources for preparation of a test on the chosen topic.
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Examination
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Examination |
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• active and effective participation in practical classes; quality of oral answers; timely submitted, high-quality written homework and their presentations;
• active participation in seminars;
• quality of the test paper and its presentation;
• at the end of the course – exam (cumulative).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research priorities in the industry. Formulation of a research problem
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Systematic review
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Quantitative research approach. Measurement, scales
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Critical reading of publications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research priorities in the industry. Formulation of a research problem
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Systematic review
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review
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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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2
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Topics
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Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review
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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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2
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Topics
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Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative research approach. Measurement, scales
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Critical reading of publications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse / Kristīnes Mārtinsones, Anitas Piperes, Daigas Kamerādes zinātniskajā redakcijā; Rīga, RaKa 2016, 546 lpp.
2.
Ellis, T. J.& Levy, Y. (2009). Towards a Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Research Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology Volume 6, pp.323-337 Pieejams: http://www.inform.nu/Articles/Vol11/ISJv11p017-033Ellis486.pdf
3.
Hemingway P., Brereton N., 2009. What is a systematic review? (2nd ed): What is...? series Haywood Medical Communications. Pieejams: http://www.whatisseries.co.uk/whatis/pdfs/What_is_syst_rev.pdf
4.
Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba (pētnieciskā projekta), bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
5.
Atsauču un darbā izmantoto avotu un literatūras saraksta noformēšanas metodiskie norādījumi
Additional Reading
1.
Baltiņš M. (2003) Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga: Zinātne
2.
DePoy, E., Gitlin, L. (2010). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple stategies.Toronto: Mosby,Inc. (3. nodaļa, latv. val.)
3.
Dumholdt E. (2004) Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications, 3e, Elsevier.
4.
Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes : pētījums / sastādītāja Kristīne Mārtinsone; Rīga, RaKa, 2011, 284 lpp.
Other Information Sources
3.
www.cebp.nl
4.
www.pedro.fhs.usyd.edu.au/