NDFS 475
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Research Methods in Dietetics
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Research techniques in a variety of dietetics practice areas.
When Taught
Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Senior status in dietetics program.
Title
Literature Research Reports
Learning Outcome
Interpret and evaluate research reports in literature
Title
Using Information Technologies
Learning Outcome
Use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence based guidelines and protocols
Title
Visual Aids and Communication Skills
Learning Outcome
Utilize visual aids and communication skills to present concepts in oral and written reports
Title
Types of Appropriate Research
Learning Outcome
Identify types of research and their appropriate use, including: research question, sample selection, methodologies, data collection methods, data analysis methods
Title
Locate, Interpret and Evaluate and Use Professional Literatu
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate how to locate, interpret and evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical evidence based practice decisions
Title
Design Research Projects
Learning Outcome
Design research projects using appropriate methods of sample selection and data collection
Title
Survey Questionnaire
Learning Outcome
Develop survey questionnaire for appropriate research objectives
Title
Basic Statistics
Learning Outcome
Interpret and apply basic statistics
Title
Core knowledge for the RDN
Learning Outcome
2022 ACEND Standards
Knowledge
NDFS 475 Course learning outcomes
Measured/Met by:
KRDN 1.1
Identify how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical, evidence-based practice decisions
Class Discussion (CD); in class assignments;
Proposal
KRDN 1.2
Use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols
Evidence based practice assignment
KRDN 1.3
Apply critical thinking skills
Assignments, CD, Exam
