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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Skills | |||
| Reference | ASM403 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to demonstrate professional skills in the design, analysis, interpretation and critical appraisal of research studies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the principles of study design, including observational and experimental studies. |
| 2 | Recognise the importance of research governance and integrity, including research ethics. |
| 3 | Analyse, present, interpret and report data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Study design including qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, animal and cellular models, sample selection, questionnaire design, bias, confounding, validity, accuracy, calibration, precision, replicability, and critical appraisal of the literature. Compliance with research ethics and research governance framework, protocols, information sheets, consent forms, good clinical practice, and intellectual property issues. Data management, statistical analysis methods, data presentation and interpretation. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online learning supported by directed reading, problem-based study materials, and contact / structured discussion with peers and academic staff. 'Contact Hours' included in 'Indicative Student Workload' represent online discussions and other online interactions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 12 | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 138 | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| 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: | Report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (report) comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, students much achieve a module grade of D or better. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CAMPBELL, M.J. and SWINSCOW, T.D.V., 2009. Statistics at square one. 11th ed. Hoboken: Wiley. |
| 2 | COGGON, D., ROSE, G. and BARKER, D.J.P., 2003. Epidemiology for the uninitiated. 5th ed. London: BMJ. |
| 3 | LOVEGROVE, J.A. et al., eds., 2015. Nutrition research methodologies. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. |
| 4 | LUNE, H. and BERG, B.L., 2017. Qualitative research methods for the social sciences. 9th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson. |