Course: Research Methods In Physiotherapy

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Course title Research Methods In Physiotherapy
Course code KF/VMF9
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Hrach Karel, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Seminar Topics: 1. Principles of publishing: Search, ISBN and ISSN, review process, impact factor. 2. Ethics of Publishing: Copyright Law, Citation Standards. 3. Working with e-catalog of UJEP library, with MEDVIK database and e-catalog of Krajské zdravotní, a.s. 4. Basics of working with databases Web of Science, SCOPUS, NursingOvid. 5. Introduction to data analysis: Gauss curve, population parameters, statistical hypotheses, significance level. 6. Selected samples of statistical tests: Paired t-test (Excel - TTEST command). 7. Selected examples of statistical tests: Two-sample t-test (Excel - TTEST command). 8. Selected statistical samples: chi-square type tests (Excel - CHITEST command). 9. Basics of linear regression and correlation: Model of regression line (Excel - INTERCEPT commands, SLOPE).

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The subject follows the subject Methods of scientific work with the principles of publishing and continues with selected possibilities of statistical analysis. The aim of the course is to provide students with practical instructions how to proceed with the bachelor thesis.
Expertise: Students know the principles of scientific work in all its phases, from planning through implementation to publication of results, as well as related citation standards. Professional skills: Students can do a computer research and basic data analysis. Competences: The student understands the importance of scientific work for his field and is able to apply adequately the principle of scientific work in his field.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: demonstration of practical skills (research activity in electronic databases, work with Excel).
Recommended literature
  • Medvik: https://www.medvik.cz/bmc..
  • HAVEL, Z., a D. CIHLÁŘ, 2011. Vybrané neparametrické statistické postupy v antropomotorice. Ústí n. L.: UJEP. 49 s. ISBN 978-80-7414-402-8.. ISBN 978-80-7414-402-8.
  • HRACH, K., 2011. Základy biostatistiky s využitím Excelu. Ústí n. L.: UJEP. 48 s. ISBN 978-80-7414-398-4.. ISBN 978-80-7414-398-4.
  • JELÍNEK, M. et al., 2016. Jak psát závěrečné práce na FZS UJEP. Ústí n. L.: UJEP. 36 s..
  • ZVÁROVÁ, J., 2001. Základy statistiky pro biomedicínské obory. Praha: Karolinum. 218 s. ISBN 80-7184-786-0.. ISBN 80-7184-786-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (P19) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer