BU5T02 - The Methodological Framework and Methods for Data Collection 01 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BU5T02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Methodological Framework and Methods for Data Collection | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Society | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Management, HRM and Leadership | ||
| Module Leader: | Robert Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Jennifer Law | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 8 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2015 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
This module is designed to follow module two on the DBA programme and will enable students to critically evaluate and argue for their methodological framework.
This module will enable students to critically explore the various axiological, epistemological and ontological positions which underpin management research.
This module will equip students to be able to construct and appropriate methodological foundation for their research project.
This module will equip students with appropriate and relevant techniques of data gathering based on their underlying methodological position and the context of their research project.
This module will build on module one to explore in depth issues of reliability, validity, and research ethics as they relate to the students’ research project.
Content Summary
A re-introduction to basic research philosophies.
• Sampling and research design re-visited.
• Advanced qualitative methodology.
• Qualitative data gathering techniques.
• Advanced quantitative methodology.
• Quantitative data gathering techniques.
• Research ethics.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 480 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | The ability to critically evaluate the various axiological, epistemological and ontological options available to them in the construction of their research project. |
| LO2 | The ability to link their chosen methodological foundations with an appropriate data collection strategy |
| LO3 | A comprehensive and critical understanding of the variety of data collection techniques available to them, and the ability to select an appropriate approach to data collection. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | critically evaluate a range of methodological approaches and methods. Determine students’ ability to construct a coherent and defensible research strategy | 0 | 10000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |