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Lecture
Tutorial

Module Offerings

4506SPRT-JAN-PAR
4506SPRT-SEP-PAR

Aims

The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform applied research of sufficient quality and rigour to make a valuable contribution to the academic field. Students will study both the conceptual issues and practical considerations through the entire process of research.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research methods
2.
Demonstrate a conceptual knowledge of the research process
3.
Apply a systematic approach to the analysis of qualitative and qualitative data.
4.
Justify appropriate data analysis methods based upon research design

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Understanding research • Research traditions: A way of thinking • Research: An integral part of your professional practice The research process • Primary vs secondary research • Developing research aims, questions, objectives and hypothesis • Methodological issues including research ethics Collecting data • Qualitative and quantitative methods Analysis of data • Using analysis software • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
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