Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
Fundamentals of research design provides the student with skills in both quantitative and qualitative design enabling the student to plan ethical research in a health context. Students are taken through each step - from formulating the research question, to study design, sample selection, methods for data collection to dissemination of results.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of health research methods. The course will focus on the development of research proposals, including how to formulate research questions, identify appropriate study designs, identify relevant outcomes and plan data collection. Students will be introduced to the main study designs used in health research. Sampling techniques and methods for data collection for both quantitative and qualitative methods will be addressed. Students will also be introduced to the importance of critical appraisal and research ethics and will learn how to communicate scientific findings.
This course has been designed to allow a flexible approach to learning. There will be a class session each Tuesday which will be broken down into 2 sections. You can join these remotely or can catch up after class by viewing the video.
• 1-hour lectorial to help you test your knowledge and understanding of key aspect from the course and discuss related assessment
• 1-hour workshop to stimulate group discussion and facilitate peer to peer learning
In addition you will have the option to book a 20 minute appointment with a tutor each week to discuss your research proposal progress.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 22 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback on all assessments will be provided with 14 days of submission for all assignments, and in many cases will be instantaneous. Feedback will come in various forms including detailed information about correct answers for quiz responses. For more extensive pieces feedback will take the form of either written or audio recorded feedback and will always provide information on areas that the you need to focus on to improve your understanding. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness of study designs commonly used in applied health research studies |
| Conceptual | Understand | Summarise the key factors involved in the research process |
| Factual | Analyse | Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies |
| Procedural | Create | Develop a research proposal to answer a health-related research question which maximises research quality and rigour |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 15 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback on all assessments will be provided with 14 days of submission for all assignments, and in many cases will be instantaneous. Feedback will come in various forms including detailed information about correct answers for quiz responses. For more extensive pieces feedback will take the form of either written or audio recorded feedback and will always provide information on areas that the you need to focus on to improve your understanding. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness of study designs commonly used in applied health research studies |
| Conceptual | Understand | Summarise the key factors involved in the research process |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback on all assessments will be provided with 14 days of submission for all assignments, and in many cases will be instantaneous. Feedback will come in various forms including detailed information about correct answers for quiz responses. For more extensive pieces feedback will take the form of either written or audio recorded feedback and will always provide information on areas that the you need to focus on to improve your understanding. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness of study designs commonly used in applied health research studies |
| Conceptual | Understand | Summarise the key factors involved in the research process |
| Factual | Analyse | Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
There are self-tests available for each unit of learning which can be completed at a time that suits each student. |
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| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
| Feedback |
We will review your early ideas for your project and if there are any concerns you will be asked to arrange a meeting with a tutor for additional support and advice. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Create | Develop a research proposal to answer a health-related research question which maximises research quality and rigour |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness of study designs commonly used in applied health research studies |
| Factual | Analyse | Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies |
| Conceptual | Understand | Summarise the key factors involved in the research process |
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