Certificate of Achievement

Eulinda Antonette Clarke-Akalanne

has completed the following course:

Why Research Matters

Deakin University and Griffith University

Research allows us to solve problems on a global scale and make evidence-based decisions. This online course provided an introduction to what research is, and why it’s so important to us all. Participants learned some fundamental research concepts, met leading researchers working on real-world problems, and identified interest areas for their own research.

2 weeks, 3 hours per week

Christopher Stevenson

Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Deakin University

Nick Barter

Professor, Academic Director Griffith Online

Griffith University

80%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Identify a potential area of research interest
  • Discuss how research helps solve problems
  • Explain paradigms and concepts essential to undertaking and understanding research
  • Apply a decision-making process based on evidence

Syllabus

  • The contribution of research to society
  • Introduction to fundamental research concepts, including:
    • Evidence-based decision-making
    • Research paradigms and approaches

Issued on 15th October 2020

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Free online course:

Why Research Matters

Deakin University