課程名稱 |
量性研究方法論 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
開課學期 |
98-1 |
授課對象 |
醫學院 護理學研究所 |
授課教師 |
陳佳慧 |
課號 |
NURSE8014 |
課程識別碼 |
426 D0180 |
班次 |
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學分 |
3 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
必修 |
上課時間 |
星期一5,6,7(12:20~15:10) |
上課地點 |
護討論室1 |
備註 |
與賴裕和合開 總人數上限:20人 |
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核心能力關聯 |
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課程概述 |
This course is designed to equip doctoral students with the knowledge and skills in designing and implementing quantitative nursing studies. The primary focus of the course includes critical analysis of research design, measurement issues, and related data collection. An integration of seminar, lecture, and student presentations are employed. The course is scheduled to meet once a week for three hours. |
課程目標 |
At completion of the course, the students are prepared to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of various designs and methods in quantitative
research
2. Identify methodological issues pertinent to quantitative research
3. Demonstrate the skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting
techniques in quantitative research
4. Apply principles of instrument development to current measurement problems
5. Evaluate the quality and relevance of quantitative research
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課程要求 |
Assignment #1: Critique of a research design paper. Five types of design will be discussed
Student will present their critique orally on November 23 and November 30, 2009. Each presentation is limited to 20 minutes in length. The written paper is due on the following week. The paper should be prepared in APA format, 5-6 pages in length for each design and less is more.
Assignment #2: Selected a methodological challenge or problem and develop a research plan for addressing the problem. The need for the proposed work and its specific aims should be clearly articulated. A concise review of literature will focus on critique of existing methodologies and overall utility and limitation. The proposed work will reflect comprehensive understanding of research design, data collection, measurement, and appropriate application to the identified methodological problem.
Student will present the proposed research plan to class at the end of semester on December, 28, 2008 and January 04, 2009. For each student, 30 minutes is allocated for oral presentation. The written paper should be prepared in APA format and due on Jan.11, 2010.
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
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參考書目 |
Behling, O., & Law, K. S. (2000). Translating questionnaires and other research instruments: Problems and solutions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Brink, P. J., & Wood, M. J. (1998). Advanced design in nursing research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Burn, N. & Grove, S. K. (2005). The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique and utilization (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.
Menard, S. W. (2002). Longitudinal research (2 nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2008). Nursing Research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
Sidani, S., & Braden, C. J. (1998). Outcomes-related factor. In Souraya Sidani (Ed.), Evaluating nursing interventions: A theory driven approach (pp. 138-160). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Vogt, W. P. (2005). Dictionary of statistics and methodology: A non-technical guide for the social science (3 rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Waltz, C. F., Strickland, O. L., & Lenz, E. R. (2005). Measurement in nursing and health research (3 rd ed.). New York: Springer.
台灣護理學會編譯•(2003)•科學誠正指引第二版•台北:台灣護理學會。
國家衛生研究院論壇生命暨醫療倫理委員會•(2004)•知情同意:常見問答集Q & A•台北:國家衛生研究院。
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評量方式 (僅供參考) |
No. |
項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
1. |
Class participation & in-class quizzes |
15% |
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2. |
Critique paper |
20% |
Due Dec. 07, 2009 |
3. |
Oral presentation for selected topics |
35% |
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4. |
Final paper |
30% |
Due Jan. 11, 2010 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
第1週 |
9/14 |
Course Overview |
第2週 |
9/21 |
Linkage from Theory to Research |
第3週 |
9/28 |
Exploratory-Descriptive/Survey Designs |
第4週 |
10/05 |
Comparative & Correlational Designs |
第5週 |
10/12 |
Experimental & Quasi-Experimental Designs |
第6週 |
10/19 |
Longitudinal Study Designs |
第7週 |
10/26 |
Sampling |
第8週 |
11/02 |
Measurement Theory: Reliability |
第9週 |
11/09 |
Measurement Theory: Validity |
第10週 |
11/16 |
Nursing Sensitive Outcome Indicators |
第11週 |
11/23 |
Midterm Paper Presentation |
第12週 |
11/30 |
Midterm Paper Presentation |
第13週 |
12/07 |
Instrument Translation and Testing |
第14週 |
12/14 |
Developing a Program of Research- Pain Research as an Example |
第15週 |
12/21 |
Academic Writing and Scientific Integrity |
第16週 |
12/28 |
Final Presentation |
第17週 |
1/04 |
Final Presentation & Course Evaluation |
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