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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Introduction To Research | |||
| Reference | AS3006 | Version | 1 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop skills and understanding of the research process and enable preparation for and confidence in undertaking and critically evaluating research. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate critical understanding of the research process, including research philosophy and governance. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate different research methodologies and analytical techniques. |
| 3 | Search and appraise published literature. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Principles of hypothesis generation, study design, sample selection, data management, statistical analysis and interpretation; compliance with research ethics and governance processes and policies; qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; systematic reviews; meta- and pooled-analyses; critical appraisal of the literature; grading of evidence; research protocols; information sheets; consent forms; ethics approval; construction of a research instrument; intellectual property issues. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Theoretical material is delivered by lectures. Workshops and tutorials will provide opportunities for practical application and development of skills. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Individual research proposal. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed using the one component of assessment as detailed in the Assessment Plan. To pass this module, students must achieve a module grade D or better. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A mark for C1 of 70% or more. |
| B | A mark for C1 between 60 and 69%. |
| C | A mark for C1 between 50 and 59%. |
| D | A mark for C1 between 40 and 49%. |
| E | MARGINAL FAIL. A mark for C1 between 35 and 39%. |
| F | FAIL. A mark for C1 of less than 35%. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOWLING, A. Research methods in health: investigating health and health services. Current edition. Buckingham: Open University Press. |
| 2 | CROMBIE, I. The pocket guide to critical appraisal. Current edition. London: BMJ Publications. |
| 3 | PETRIE, A. and SABIN, C. Medical statistics at a glance. Current edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 4 | COX, D.R., 1992. Planning of experiments, classics edition (reprinted from 1958). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 5 | RUXTON, G.D. and COLEGRAVE, N. Experimental design for the life sciences. Current edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 6 | HOLMES, D., MOODY, P. and DINE, D. Research methods for the biosciences. Current edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 7 | HUCK, S.W. and CORMIER, W.H. Reading statistics and research. Current edition. New York: Harper Collins. |
| 8 | CAMPBELL, M.J. and SWINSCOW, T.D.V. Statistics at square one. Current edition. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |