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Unit of Study: BACH5011 - Survey Research Methods

This unit examines survey research design principles and considers conceptualisation, sampling, questionnaire construction and pilot testing of data collection instruments. Techniques for the collection, coding and keypunching of survey data will be covered and students will gain experience with computer analysis of survey data. The strengths and limitations of survey data will be discussed.

Unit coordinator: Dr Kate O'Loughlin

Classes: Individual supervision; night classes and distance education

Assessment: Three written assignments (33.3% ea)

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

The program offers flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.
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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Education)

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

This program is relevant for you if you design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers.
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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

This program aims to advance the knowledge, skills, and attributes of medical radiation professionals in their field of specialisation, and to broaden their exposure to the wider field of health sciences.
APPLICATIONS FOR SEMESTER 1 2010 ARE NOW CLOSED. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Sonography)

While the course does not lead to sonographer accreditation, the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Sonography) may suit those with specific interests or requirements in diagnostic ultrasound.

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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Education)

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

The graduate diploma is relevant for professionals who design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers. Students who successfully complete the graduate diploma are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master's course.
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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

The course aims to provide advanced study in the broad discipline of exercise and sport science.

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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

This program aims to advance the knowledge, skills, and attributes of medical radiation professionals in their field of specialisation, and to broaden their exposure to the wider field of health sciences.

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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Medical Sonography)

This program provides for the development of knowledge and skills relevant to the professional practice of medical sonography. The course covers physical principles and instrumentation, professional issues encountered in the fields of sonography and a wide variety of the applications of sonography.

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Health Sciences Postgraduate Non Award

Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive

Most of the units of study offered in the postgraduate coursework programs can also be taken on a single unit, non-award basis. It may be possible for you to initially enrol in a single unit of study as a non-award student and then transfer to one of the award courses providing your qualifications satisfy the admission criteria for the course.
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Master of Applied Science (Health Psychology)

Health psychology is the field of psychology devoted to the study of the promotion and maintenance of health; the causes and detection of illness; the prevention and treatment of illness; and the improvement of health care systems and health care policy.
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