Courses & Units
Methods for Dementia Research CAD600
Online
Introduction
This unit provides students with a working knowledge of the application of major research methods and design approaches used to build the evidence base in health and social care, neurobiology, policies and systems, and public health. We examine major research methods and use this knowledge to discuss research papers, leading to critical evaluations of method. This unit will enable you to engage with the primary literature, develop a critical sense of the nature of publications, evidence, and the trustworthiness of sources, and understand what constitutes a ‘healthy’ paper and, by extension, good research. This knowledge base is essential for the research-oriented content of the 700 level units in the Master of Dementia.
Summary
| Unit name | Methods for Dementia Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD600 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Hannah Fair |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explore commonly employed research approaches to areas relevant to dementia and discuss the nature of evidence they generate
- Apply knowledge of research techniques in designing translational research, to inform practice and policy relevant to people living with dementia
- Analyse and critique the assumptions, strengths, and shortcomings of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research techniques
- Evaluate the methods used to synthesise and review existing evidence
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069999 | $1,164.00 | $1,164.00 | not applicable | $1,655.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Any two of (CAD501, CAD502, CAD503, CAD504)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Review critique (15%)|Qualitative critique and application (20%)|Quantitative critique and application (20%)|Research design (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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