Last modified: 20 Oct 2022 12:01
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 | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 24 | |
| Feedback |
Research proposal feedback provided 3 weeks after submission. These will be marked using a tailored rubric. There is, also, opportunity to receive pre-submission feedback 1 week prior to submission. |
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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 | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
2-hour test. Each question has feedback on wrong answers submitted and how to arrive at correct answer. Feedback provided 2 weeks after closing date. |
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| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | 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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| Conceptual | Understand | Summarise the key factors involved in the research process |
| 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 |
| Procedural | Create | Develop a research proposal to answer a health-related research question which maximises research quality and rigour |
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