Course: Quantitative Methods in Research into the Social and Spiritual Determinants of Health

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Course title Quantitative Methods in Research into the Social and Spiritual Determinants of Health
Course code ISZ/VYKNM
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 12
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sigmund Erik, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolarčik Peter, Mgr. PhD.
  • Novák Lukáš, Mgr. et Mgr.
Course content
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to supplement and expand students' basic knowledge and understanding in the field of methodology and statistics, with a particular focus on the practical application and use of the acquired knowledge in scientific practice, especially in the area of social and spiritual determinants of health. The course will highlight the specifics of the scientific method of inquiry in contrast to non-scientific approaches, emphasizing the principle of measurement and its application to the subjects of social science research. Selected study designs will be discussed in terms of their potential use, advantages, and disadvantages. Part of the course will focus both on theoretical principles and on the practical application of statistical methods to real data. The statistical methods covered will include descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on advanced statistical procedures such as regression analysis (including effect analysis, moderation, mediation, and bias analysis). The course also provides a basic orientation in the field of scientific publishing and the evaluation of publication outputs.

Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Required reading: Hendl, J. (2015). Přehled statistických metod: analýza a metaanalýza dat. Praha: Portál. 5. vyd. Howitt, D., Cramer, D. (2014). Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. London: Pearson. Juszcyk, S. (2008). Metodológia empirických výskumov v společenských vedách. Bratislava: Iris. Ochrana, F. (2012). Methodology of Science: An Introduction. Praha: Karolinum. Recommended reading: Coolican, H. (2009). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. London: Routlege. Ferjenčík, J. (2010). Úvod do metodologie psychologického výzkumu. Praha: Portál. Study materials: statistický software ? SPSS
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