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Research

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:07.09.2021 14:03:10
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_063LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Līga Ēriksone
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
In sociology, ethics, psychology of communication.
Objective:
To develop an understanding of the principles of scientific activity and practical research activity in health care and midwifery specialty.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Functions of science, process of scientific research, concepts of research. Research design, ethical principles in research, methodological aspects.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Methodological aspects – veracity of knowledge, validity, basic principles of strategy. Research literature, references and use thereof.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Research methods, types of research. Research tools.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Stages of research, choice of topic. Defining the research problem, research aim, objectives.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Research hypothesis, research question. Selection of research participants.Lectures1.00auditorium
6The use of scales in research.Classes1.00auditorium
7Research topic, objective.Classes2.00auditorium
8Analysis of studies, scientific articles.Classes2.00auditorium
9Defining the research problem, research aim, objectives. Research hypothesis, research question.Classes2.00auditorium
10Selection of research participants. Research tools.Classes2.00auditorium
11Conclusions.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students independently prepare two presentations analysing scientific articles, demonstrating their ability to define scientific categories.
Assessment Criteria:
Attendance at the study course lectures is mandatory; seminar assessment – pass/fail. At the end of the course – an exam. Assessment on a 10 point scale.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course, students are familiar with research directions and trends, conditions and limitations of research organisation, the most common mistakes, reliability criteria, research methods, research instruments.
Skills:Students are able to identify the most relevant problems in the field, formulate scientific categories, create a research instrument, plan the research process, obtain and interpret literature sources relevant to the research process.
Competencies:Students justify the direction of the chosen research activity, the chosen methodology, create a research instrument that is integrated into the qualification paper.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinsone K., Pipere A.,Kamerāde D.,Kristapsone S. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģija, dizains, metodes. Raka, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Pipere A., Kamerāde D., Pētniecības terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca. Raka, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Kristapsone S. Zinātniskā pētniecība studiju procesā.Rīga: Turība, 2014.
Additional Reading
1Baltiņš M. Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga: Zinātne, 2003.
2Umberto E. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu. Rīga. J.Rozes apgāds., 2006.
3Lasmanis A.Datu ieguves, apstrādes un analīzes metodes pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas pētījumos. 2.grāmata.SIA „Izglītības soļi”, 2002.
4Raščevska M.,Kristapsone S. Statistika psiholoģijas pētījumos. Rīga, 2000.
5Kroplijs A., Raščevska M.Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. 2.izd. Rīga: Raka, 2010.
6Geske A. Izglītības pētniecība. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2006.
7Raščevska M.Psiholoģisko testu un aptauju konstruēšana un adaptācija. Rīga: Raka, 2005.
8Nucho A.O., Vidnere M.Intervēšanas prasme. Raka, 2012.
Other Information Sources
1www.solidata.lv/solutions