AU4D016 - Research Methods 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4D016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Stacey Rees | ||
| Module Team: | Autumn Bevan, Stuart Todd, Anne-Marie Coll, Gareth Kennard-Holden, Kennard Holden | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To provide a comprehensive grounding in research design, methods and the research process.
To critically consider the relationship between the research context, research question, method and knowledge development.
To equip the student with critical appraisal skills. These knowledge and skills will be transferable to other learning and practice settings.
Content Summary
Introduction to the research process. The importance of the research question, how to frame a research question and designing appropriate methods.
Quantitative approaches including; experimental and non-experimental research designs
Qualitative approaches including qualitative research design and the underlying differences between Quantitative and Qualitative research design.
The development of critical analysis using PICO and other critiquing tools.
Research principles; congruence between process and methodology, credibility, authenticity, validity and reliability. Ethical and cultural implications in research design. Sampling – the sample frame and sampling strategies.
Data and Information Collection Techniques including interviews, focus groups, survey design and use of secondary data.
Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and information: Introduction to quantitative analysis and statistical techniques, describing, analysing and presenting data, recording, handling and analysing qualitative data, tabulation and graphing
Communication skills in relation to research practice and critique, including writing and presenting materials that are grounded in the evidence, honesty in reporting and prevention of plagiarism
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 26 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Project supervision | 5 |
| Independent Study | 235 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Tutorials | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 390 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Design appropriate research approaches to answer different types of research questions |
| LO2 | Critically examine and reflect upon the process involved in the development of a research proposal |
| LO3 | Critically analyse research reports with particular reference to study design |
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 | A brief outline of a research project to include hypotheses and methodology | 0 | 6000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 2 | Aprepared oral presentation on an intended research proposal | 20 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |