SR4S028 - Research Methods 05 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR4S028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | George Rose | ||
| Module Team: | Stuart Jarvis, Melanie Tuckwell, Jay Probert, Brendan Cropley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 05 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to develop the student's ability to:
• Understand the design of experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental quantitative studies.
• Recognise and interpret the strengths and limitations of the different quantitative and qualitative research designs used in sport and exercise and coaching science.
• Critically evaluate the research methods employed in empirical research papers relevant to students’ area of study.
Content Summary
Conceptual issues in research methods:
• Internal and external validity
• Experimental and quasi-experimental designs
• Qualitative research methods
• Advanced statistical techniques (multiple regression, factorial ANOVA models, multivariate ANOVA)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the research designs and methods that are used by other researchers. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research designs and analysis methods. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Research Proposal | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | Critique of the research methods used in one published research paper. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |