Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Distinguish between different research approaches and methodologies.
2. Identify a research question, or hypotheses, and the variables involved
3. Understand, and be able to apply, the principles of good questionnaire design
4. Be able to understand basic statistical procedures and their uses and limitations.
5. Be able to use the SPSS computer package for the analysis of data
6. Be able to present research results in a clear and organised fashion
7. Be able to develop a research proposal for their own study in which they make an informed judgement on the research question, type of method most appropriate to the issue under scrutiny, and procedures to be used.
Indicative Module Content:
1. Understanding the research process
2. Reviewing the literature
3. Research Ethics
4. Preparing surveys
5. Reviewing statistical approaches
6. Statistical Analysis
7. Conducting interviews and analysing interview data
8. Case Study Research
9. Writing up data
10. Academic Writing