Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods | |||
| Reference | HSM043 | Version | 6 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2008 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To increase awareness of the importance of both primary and secondary research in a relevant topic area. To facilitate the student's development of critical analysis of a range of research methods and the critical review of literature. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Systematically gather, synthesise and critique relevant research literature to develop and support a well defined research question. |
| 2 | Integrate and relate discriminative understanding of research methodologies to the critical analysis of research articles in a relevant area. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the quality of evidence in the area under review. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The research process; primary and secondary research; quantitative and qualitative methodologies; research questions/hypothesis; research aims and objectives; research tools; implementation science; research governance; ethical issues in research, data handling and statistical analysis; academic writing; critical review in relevant related literature. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery will be based on directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 128 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 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: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed by one component: C1 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in component 1 |
| B | A B in component 1 |
| C | A C in component 1 |
| D | A D in component 1 |
| E | An E in component 1 |
| F | An F in component 1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Refer regulation A2: Admission and Enrolment for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOWLING. A., 2014. Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. Fourth Edition. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
| 2 | HICKS, C.M., 2009. Research Methods for Clinical Therapists: Applied Project Design and Analysis. Elsevier Health Sciences. |
| 3 | CRESWELL. J.W., 2018. Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 5th ed. London: Sage Publications. |
| 4 | ROSS. T., 2012. A survival guide for health research methods. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 5 | BAXTER. K., COURAGE. C., and CAINE. K. 2015. A Practical Guide to User Research Methods. Oxford: Morgan Kaufmann. |
| 6 | Current and historic journal articles and texts which will vary according to the personal needs of each student and their particular area of study. |