2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5007M Research Methods and Medical Statistics
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr David Owens
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will:- understand the basic statistics used in medical research;
- be able to apply research methods to project development;
- have had an introduction to the use of computers for research, data collection and statistical analysis.
Syllabus
This module covers basic research methods and statistics with a series of problem-solving tasks. These introduce the students to research methods applicable to setting up their own projects and to the statistics they may need to use in these projects.
The course also gives students the basic skills to read medical journals critically, which are further developed in the Evidence-Based Paediatrics module.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 |
Private study
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance monitoring- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | . | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/03/2015
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