2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5238M Mixed Methods Research

15 creditsClass Size: 20

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Dr Jo Gilmartin
Email: j.gilmartin@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

- A first degree (minimum 2.1)
- Evidence of study of research methodology at Level 3 or Level M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module introduces the researcher who is familiar with a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research to the principles of combining qualitative and quantitative methods in imaginative ways.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1) discuss the philosophical assumptions of mixed methodology;
2) design a mixed methods study;
3) differentiate between mixed and multi method research;
4) demonstrate critical awareness of quality in mixed methods research.

Skills outcomes
- Mixed methods typologies and design
- Mixed methods data analysis
- Critical appraisal of mixed method papers
- Introduction to Personal Construct Theory and Q sort methodology.

Syllabus

- Paradigm issues
- Mixed methods typologies and design
- Managing projects
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Reporting results
- Quality issues
- Personal Construct theory and Q Sort methodology

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	7	1.00	7.00
Practical	3	2.00	6.00
Seminar	6	2.00	12.00
Private study hours			125.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

- Students will need to prepare for critical appraisal session by reviewing set papers
- Work in groups to design a study around a given topic.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

All students will be given the opportunity to present and receive feedback on their assignment proposals.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 Words	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 website

Last updated: 09/04/2013

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