| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
This module aims to:
• familiarise students with potential designs of studies for clinical research;
• familiarise students with the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• develop familiarity and confidence with different methods of data handling and coding;
• develop skills to interpret data, prepare and deliver a presentation and to facilitate effective reading and critical appraisal of published literature.
• Quantitative research
• Qualitative research
• Quality of life in a clinical setting
• Data coding and cleaning
• Data handling and databases
• Statistical analysis of descriptive data
• Interpretation of results
• Interpretation of evidence
• Presentation of data and evidence
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 76 | 1:00 | 76:00 | Self directive learning and reading. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 7:00 | 21:00 | Teaching via 3 face to face study days. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Extra stats session available for students to drop in. |
| Total | 200:00 |
This module will be a mixture of small group teaching and tutorials/workshops. The statistics will be delivered as small group teaching. The study design will be taught as a mixture of small group teaching, tutorials and mini-workshops. Students will get formative feedback at the tutorials and mini-workshops. Teaching will be supported by the Blackboard VLE.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 15 | 2 | M | 30 | Short Group Presentation (10 slides) |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 40 | Critical Appraisal: Critique of Qualitative and Quantitative Paper. 1500 words max (including questions). |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | Develop a coding framework for a data collection sheet. |
Computer literacy will be assessed in the presentation and coding framework assessment. Written and oral presentation skills will be assessed in the written work and in the presentation. The critical appraisal assessment will test knowledge and understanding of different modes of clinical research and the different components of a research project as well as of differences between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. The coding framework assessment will demonstrate an understanding of coding and type variables.
Disclaimer: The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver modules in accordance with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be necessary.