Module JXH-2016:
Research Methods
Research Methods 2022-23
JXH-2016
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Tommie Du Preez
Overview
Delivered by active researchers and practitioners within the sport and exercise domain, this module is split into two components:
Part A Approaches to conducting successful research and designing scientific studies
Part B How to analyse and understand data: Computational statistics
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Acceptable level of understanding presented
-good -Reasonably comprehensive coverage. Well organised and structured. Good understanding of the material.
-excellent -Comprehensive and accurate coverage of the area clarity of argument and expression. Depth of insight into theoretical issues.
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate how different philosophies about ways of knowing influence one’s approach to research design
- Carry out basic procedures in the analysis of qualitative data
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles underlying variance testing (e.g., ANOVA) and regression (simple and multiple regression)
- Interpret the main features of SPSS computer printout from ANOVA and regression analyses.
- Understand the principles of experimental design
- Understand the principles underlying measurement in quantitative research
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Part A Midterm Exam: Online Exam Research Design
Weighting
20%
Due date
11/11/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Part B Statistics Midterm Exam / 120 Minutes / 30 MCQ Questions.
Weighting
25%
Due date
18/11/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Part B Statistics Coursework: Assessment involving interpretation and analysis of data.
Weighting
25%
Due date
09/01/2023
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Part A Research Design Exam / Online Exam / 90 Minutes / Short-Answer Questions
Weighting
30%
Due date
13/01/2023