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2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

DCPE5010M Research Methodology

15 creditsClass Size: 30

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: John Truscott
Email: j.g.truscott@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2007/08

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To utilise an analytical and critical approach to the range of methods, processes and problems involved in clinical research; to identify and analyse appropriate areas and approaches for clinical research in relation to their own profession; to demonstrate a understanding of the place of statistics in research; to understand confidentiality, ethical and legal issues associated with the process.

Syllabus

Approaching research; research design; evaluation of the range of methods available; data recording and presentation; displaying data; significance tests; research in practice; implementing research findings.

Teaching methods

Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			0.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			120.00

Private study

Reading
Critiquing current research
Seminar preparation
Practical class preparation
Assignment preparation
(120 hours)

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Critique	1 x 1,500 word research critique	50.00
Assignment	1 x 1,500 word broad study design. Compulsory pass in each component is required for successful completion of the module.	50.00
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: 17/01/2008

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