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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Concepts in Sport and Exercise Science | |||
| Reference | HS3109 | Version | 3 |
| Created | April 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | September 2015 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of the module is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to critically appraise evidence and analyse data using both qualitative and quantitative means. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply a systematic approach to critical analysis and evaluation of qualitative literature. |
| 2 | Apply a systematic approach to critical analysis and evaluation of quantitative literature. |
| 3 | Justify appropriate data analysis methods based upon the data and research design context. |
| 4 | Present and critically discuss qualitative data. |
| 5 | Present and interpret quantitative data. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction to scientific methods, qualitative and quantitative research design; application of the concepts of validity and reliability to the appraisal of research literature; use of critical appraisal tools to systematically evaluate research; role of research and its application; qualitative paradigms; ethnography, phenomenology; thematic analysis; interviews, focus groups, observation; descriptive and inferential statistics including parametric and nonparametric tests (e.g. t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation, Regression, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U test); use of SPSS to conduct statistical operations. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials, Workshops and Journal Clubs. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 63 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 237 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 4 |
| Description: | Written Assignment | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3, 5 |
| Description: | Written Assignment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| Overall module grade is based on the grades awarded in the two components as follows: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | C | E | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | E | F | ||
| D | C | C | C | D | E | F | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | F | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has engaged in course related research activities. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | THOMAS, J.R. NELSON, J.K. AND SILVERMAN, S.J., 2015. Research methods in physical activity. 7th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
| 2 | PALLANT, J., 2020. SPSS survival manual: A step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS. 7th ed. London: Open University Press. |
| 3 | BAZELEY, P., 2020. Qualitative data analysis: Practical strategies. 3rd ed. London: Sage. |
| 4 | O’DONOGHUE, P., 2012. Statistics for sport and exercise studies: An introduction. London: Routledge. |