Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit will introduce students to data analytics in the large and growing health sector. There is an increasing demand to make sense of the large quantities of health data readily available in both the public and private health sector to improve decision making and policy design. This unit provides an understanding of the range of methods used by health economists and professionals for the statistical analysis of survey data. There is a strong emphasis on applications, illustrating the use of relevant computer software applied to large scale data sets.
The purpose of the unit is to provide a practical guide to the analysis of health data that is built around a series of case studies based on recent health economics research. The unit is divided into 5 key parts. The first part focuses on health measures and describing and summarising health data. The second part introduces the multivariate analysis of health survey data and issues of how to identify causal effects from empirical data. The third part introduces health equity and the estimation of heterogeneous effects across different subpopulations. The fourth part moves from cross-sectional to longitudinal data, introducing applications with linear and non-linear panel data regression models. Part five turns to methods that are suitable for modelling individual data on health care utilisation when that is measured by the number of visits or by levels of expenditure.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the concept of health and its measurement; (2) describe and visualise health data; (3) estimate a range of statistical models and techniques specific to measures of health and health care; (4) interpret statistical findings in a critical and rigorous manner; and (5) communicate statistical findings in a clear and concise manner and communicate them to non-technical audiences.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) data visualisation assessment; (2) research report assessment; and (3) quizzes and participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Michael Palmer
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Contact hours
- seminars: up to 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.