Research Approaches for Nursing and Health

3 credits · Graduate

This course introduces a broad overview of research approaches and methods relevant to nursing and health care. Students examine the philosophical and methodological foundations of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, and explore the development of research questions and the selection of appropriate methods to address these questions. Topics covered include research design, data collection and analysis principles, ethical and culturally safe research, and approaches to knowledge translation. Major Restriction: Master of Science in Nursing (Thesis or Project) students, or with permission of the Chair