CM2S039 - Research Methods and Statistics 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CM2S039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Ryan Jarvis | ||
| Module Team: | Ian McKim, Sara Davies, Lowri Bracey | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100484 - criminology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide students with:
1. the ability to understand and apply a range of research theories to the study of crime and criminal justice.
2. the ability to design research activities as applied to the study of crime and criminal justice including ethical guidelines, data collection and appropriate methodologies.
3. the ability to analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of research in the study of crime and criminal justice.
4. an understanding and insight into the practicalities of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research in the study of crime and criminal justice.
Content Summary
This module will teach the principles of research and research design as used within the study of crime and criminal justice. The module content will include sources of data such as crime statistics along with strategies for surveying and sampling. It will include the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data using industry standard software and applying a range of statistical techniques appropriate to the area of crime and criminal justice.
The module will include method selection for research design including experimental (hypothesis), quasi-experimental and grounded theory. It will provide students with knowledge of a range of strategies for research design, data collection and analysis in the context of crime and criminal justice including ethical considerations. It will include consideration of the selection of appropriate statistical techniques for the subject area and the research design selected.
Formative assessment will occur through the submission of a draft outline research topic and question for review and feedback. This will then be revised and submitted as a research proposal. This is designed to give students the experience of the stages and processes used in research project activities as they progress through their learning.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify relevant research methods and design an individual research proposal relevant to the study of crime and criminal justice using appropriate theories, methodology, research design and a consideration of ethics. |
| LO2 | Analyse and present quantitative data related to Crime and Criminal Justice using relevant techniques and appropriate formats utilising relevant software. |
| LO3 | Analyse and present qualitative data related to Crime and Criminal Justice using relevant techniques and appropriate formats utilising relevant software. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Not Time Constrained (CW) | Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | Quantitative and Qualitative data analysis exercise | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | Outline proposal including research design, methodology and ethical considerations | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Set Tasks - not-time constrained 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |