Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

5091SPS-JAN-CTY

Aims

This module will enhance students' understanding of the research process and related methodological approaches, whilst also developing their knowledge, skills and to complete investigations involving data collection, analysis and interpretation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate research design and methods.
2.
Apply and interpret data analysis approaches and procedures.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The Research Process: Introduction to the research process including ethical and methodological considerations; data interpretation; data analysis; data presentation; research proposals; Ethics and informed consent. Research design: Examination of research - qualitative, descriptive and experimental. Quantitative research: Design, methods and analysis, interpretation of results and reporting approaches. Qualitative research: Design, methods and analysis, interpretation of results and reporting approaches. Trustworthiness, validity, and reliability of research methods. Advanced statistical and data analysis procedures
Additional Information:BUES, BPS and AfN mapped.

Assessments

Essay

Centralised Exam