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Unit Overview

Description

The research units 1-4 are taken over two successive semesters. Students undertake a research project under the supervision of an academic or audiological professional approved by the unit coordinator. The research project forms an integral part of the master's degree course. Students conduct research in one of the following fields: (1) physiology or psychoacoustics of hearing; (2) epidemiology of hearing loss; (3) the sociological consequences of hearing impairment; (4) treatment strategies of hearing impairment; or (5) audiological practice in the community or workplace. Students are allocated to a project in collaboration with an appropriate supervisor. Research unit 1 will introduce students to 1) ethics in research, 2) basic statistics, 3) experimental design and methods, 4) experimental error and bias and 4) different types of scientific communication.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) characterise the goals of research in audiology and related fields; (2) evaluate the process of planning audiological research, including determination of research needs, literature searching, critical appraisal of previous research, wide consultation, estimation of achievability of research goals and contingency planning; (3) outline the process of budgeting for audiological research; (4) evaluate the processes of data collection and analysis in audiological research, and the importance of an unbiased approach and appropriate statistical analysis; (5) evaluate the importance of ethics in research and research design of audiological research, the many issues that impact on ethical research processes and data management, and the importance of the research proposal and ethics committee clearance before research.; (6) demonstrate an ability to gather information relevant to audiological research; (7) plan, manage and execute an independent project in audiological research; and (8) organise and present scientific results orally and in writing in a professional manner.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) final research report and (2) oral communication. 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 Helen Goulios and Dr Helmy Mulders
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
73560 Master of Audiological Sciences
and Successful completion of
48 points in your chosen degree
Contact hours
1 tutorial per week
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  • 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.