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On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Understand the principles of good research design in politics;
- Have a basic understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of a large variety of methods;
- Solid understanding of causal inference and the logic of social scientific inquiry;
- Be able to calculate and interpret statistical results;
- Be able to implement and interpret a statistical analysis;
- Appreciate the practicalities of ethics and dissemination in politics research.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 102 |
Students who attempt this module must have completed POL10170 Foundations in Political Research or any Social Sciences Stage 1 research method module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Term paper: Data analysis | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Examination: Comprehensive MCQ Examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Tutorial homework | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Tutors will inform students their feedback strategies.
Name | Role |
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Ms Yuko Conlon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Arya Pillai | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |