This module will be delivered over 15 weeks consisting of 2 theory lectures of 1 hour duration and 2 practical classes of 1 hour duration. Practical classes will be taught in a computer lab with SPSS and will include project planning, scientific writing and reading development tasks. The theory classes will include lectures, Q&A and group discussion.
Module Aim:
To teach the student the necessary research skills to undertake a research project and dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Formulate a research project with due consideration for the necessities of sound study design
LO2
Complete a research proposal
LO3
Select, perform and interpret appropriate statistical analyses on research data.
LO4
Critique peer reviewed research, interpret and synthesise research findings.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Successful completion of year 2/3 or equivalent
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Basic research concepts
n/a
How to present the research problem
n/a
Formulating the method
n/a
Ethical issues in research
n/a
Statistical Concepts and Analysis
n/a
Research variables
n/a
Descriptive research
n/a
Writing the research report
Development of scientific writing and active reading.
Ways of reporting research
n/a
Practical
The students will have practical classes where they will learn data entry into SPSS, perform parametric and non-parametric analysis using SPSS and interpret statistical anaylsis outputs from SPSS
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Project
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in both the practical/CA and final examination
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
SPSS exam
3
10.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Project Proposal and Study Design
1,2,3,4
50.00
Sem 1 End
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
2 hour exam
1,3,4
40.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment