Application of statistical and qualitative methods to evaluate health outcomes.
About this course
In KINE 3110 Research Methods in Health, you will learn how to gather, analyse, and interpret data in professional health and fitness settings. The course covers both statistical methods and qualitative approaches, giving you the tools to evaluate health outcomes and evidence-based practices. You will work with real-world datasets and practice designing studies that meet professional standards.
This course is an elective that is open to any student who has completed the prerequisites. You do not need to be in a specific program to enrol, making it a popular choice for students in Allied Health & Wellness who want to strengthen their research skills.
Who takes this course
While KINE 3110 is not tied to a single program, it is frequently taken by students in the following programs who need research training for their capstones or future careers:
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Design a research proposal using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches in a health context.
- Apply descriptive and inferential statistical tests to health datasets.
- Conduct and code semi-structured interviews or focus groups with patient or client populations.
- Evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethical implications of published health research.
- Communicate research findings clearly through academic reports and visual data displays.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Research proposal and literature review | 20 |
| Mid-term statistical analysis assignment | 20 |
| Qualitative coding and interview analysis assignment | 20 |
| Final research paper and data presentation | 40 |