Module PPC-4005:
Research Methods & Statistics
Research Methods & Statistics 2023-24
PPC-4005
2023-24
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Laura Ashcroft
Overview
Topics covered in this module include: • Quantitative: Designing Research (Research Design) • Quantitative: Data Analysis (Analysing Data) • Quantitative: Descriptive Analysis (Mean, Mode, Median) • Quantitative: Inferential Analysis for Relationships (Correlation) • Quantitative: Inferential Analysis for Difference (T-Test, ANOVA) • Qualitative: Designing research (Research Design) • Qualitative: Data Analysis (Grounded Theory, Thematic Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Narrative Inquiry) • Self in the Research (Researcher as Participant) • Research Projects (Research Decisions) • Planning Research (Research Plans) • Applying for Ethical Approval (Ethics Applications) Please note that these topics are subject to change dependent on staff availability, unexpected circumstances, and the assessed needs of the students.
Topics covered in this module include: • Quantitative: Designing Research (Research Design) • Quantitative: Data Analysis (Analysing Data) • Quantitative: Descriptive Analysis (Mean, Mode, Median) • Quantitative: Inferential Analysis for Relationships (Correlation) • Quantitative: Inferential Analysis for Difference (T-TEST, ANOVA) • Qualitative: Designing research (Research Design) • Qualitative: Data Analysis (Grounded Theory, Thematic Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Narrative Inquiry) • Self in the Research (Researcher as Participant) • Research Projects (Research Decisions) • Planning Research (Research Plans) • Applying for Ethical Approval (Ethics Applications) Please note that these topics are subject to change dependent on staff availability, unexpected circumstances, and the assessed needs of the students.
Assessment Strategy
Assessment criteria for this module are as follows:
Excellent (A*, A+, A, A-) • Excellent use of research with appropriate application of methods and statistics • Comprehensive knowledge of Research Methods and Statistics • Detailed understanding with no factual errors • Critical analysis showing evaluation and synthesis of ideas • Novel and innovative originality in approach, interpretation, and voice • Extensive and comprehensive independent research • Logically defended arguments with evidence for all claims • Highly focused and well structured • Excellent presentation with accurate and appropriate expression • Correct format in appropriate referencing style
Good (B+, B, B-) • Good use of research with appropriate application of methods and statistics • Strong knowledge of research methods and statistics • Clear understanding and mostly free of factual errors • Some analysis showing critical evaluation and links between ideas • Novel originality in approach, interpretation, and voice • Considerable independent research from appropriate sources • Coherent arguments with evidence for most claims • Focused and well structured • Clear presentation with accurate and appropriate expression • Mostly correct format in appropriate referencing style
Threshold (C+, C, C-) • Limited use of research with appropriate application of methods and statistics • Some knowledge of research methods and statistics • Understanding of the main concepts with no major factual errors • Basic analysis showing obvious points of evaluation and links between ideas • Some originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice for part of the work • Some independent research from appropriate sources • Arguments presented with evidence for the most important claims • Readable structure showing focus at times • Acceptable presentation with appropriate expression • Attempt at correct format in appropriate referencing style with no major errors
If you do not meet the threshold then your work will be graded as a Fail. Fail grades vary from Poor (D+, D, D-, E+, E, E-) to Very Poor (F).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative research data
- Critically appraise research risks within the bounds of appropriate ethical guidelines.
- Critically understand and apply different approaches to research study
- Generate an original research proposal with a critical understanding of how data can be gathered and analysed
Assessment method
Other
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Eight classroom exercises completed across the semester. Exercises are open-book sets of questions (often multiple-choice or short answer) accessed through Blackboard. Exercises can be completed in the weekly workshop with the lecturer available to answer questions if needed. Alternatively, the student can choose to complete the exercise in their own time outside the class during that week. Each exercise is made available on the Monday of that week and must be submitted before the following Monday when the answers will be released. Each exercise should take approximately 50 minutes to complete, but the exercise itself has no time limit to ensure that it is fully inclusive for students with different learning needs.
Weighting
30%
Due date
25/03/2024
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Research proposal consisting of three parts: 1. Research Review of 1000wds critically exploring published research and theory into a key issue in counselling or psychotherapy and justifying the need for the proposed research (must be completed independently) 2. Ethics Form proposing an ethical and pragmatic research project for the final dissertation (can be completed in collaboration with others in your research project group and all members of the group receive the same marks for this component) 3. Ethics Gateway Test (90% pass/fail) 4. SONA Research Participation (eight credits)
Weighting
70%
Due date
18/03/2024