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