Research Methods

This module will introduce you to a critical knowledge and understanding of the role of research in healthcare.  You’ll learn the skills required for independent academic research, including review, analysis and self-expression in a chosen field of study.  You’ll also discover the personal skills required for managing a moderately large project, which will prepare you for the research project you’ll undertake at level three.

What does the module cover?

Identify the nature and sources of information and data needed to write a research proposal and report.  Learn to select techniques (qualitative and/or quantitative) appropriate for research in a field of study.  Find out how to conduct a literature review, and constructively critique the research of others.  Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to plan a research project of your choice relating to healthcare and communicate the findings in a written report.

More Information

Module Code:

HS2064

Key topics include:

• Concepts, designs and processes in research
• Types of research: foundations of quantitative and qualitative, and various data collection techniques applying to each
• Protocols of research and ethical issues
• Statistics and measurement concepts
• Criticism and analysis, evaluation of previous work
• Forming proposals and ethics applications
• Introduction to data analysis as it relates to quantitative and qualitative research

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time

20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment

In addition to completing a number of formative assessments as part of your coursework that you forward to your tutor, you’ll need to complete two summative assessments that will count towards your final grade:

Research Proposal (2,500 words)  70%
Coursework Assessment     30%