Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enhance the student's knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research designs and develop skills in selecting and applying investigative procedures and instruments.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate research procedures used in the design of an investigative study (offered as 5 SCOTCAT points)
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Select appropriate investigative procedures.
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Demonstrate an ability to design data collection instruments.
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Complete a research proposal.
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Indicative Module Content
Selecting and defining the research question, study design, designing an investigative study, recruiting a population, data collection instruments, project organisation and management, participants rights.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 8 | Workshops
| 8 | Telephone Tutorials
| 1 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Reading
| 10 | Student centred learning
| 68 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 55 |
| Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture-based module with supportive tutorials, practical workshops, directed and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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A Proposal assesses all Learning Outcomes.
An Annotated bibliography assesses Learning Outcome 1.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HICKS, C., 1997. Research methods for clinical therapists. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 2. | JENKINS, S., PRICE, C.J. & STRAKER, L., 1998. The researching therapist. Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | PEPOY, E. & GITLIN, L., 1998. Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple strategies. St. Louis: Mosby.
| | 4. | POLGAR, S. & THOMAS, S., 1998. Introduction to research in the health sciences. Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | SEALE, J. & BARNARD, S., 1998. Therapy research process and practicalities. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
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