MCR8010 : Research Study Design and Data Interpretation (E-Learning)
- Module Leader(s): Prof. Julia Newton
- Owning School: FMS Graduate School
Semesters
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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10
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Semester 2 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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10.0
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Aims
This module, ‘Research Study Design and Data Interpretation’ (MCR8010), aims to familiarise students with potential designs of studies for clinical research. In particular the module aims to: familiarise students with the differences between qualitative and quantitative research; to develop familiarity and confidence with different methods of data handling; to develop skills of interpreting data, preparing for presentation and presenting itself; to facilitate effective reading and critical appraisal of published literature.
This module is delivered as e-learning via Blackboard VLE and is worth 20 cresdits. The curriculum will be delivered through a series of guided learning opportunities including e-based lectures or tutorials. Students will submit their work for assessment via the Blackboard VLE.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Quantitative Research
- Qualitative Research
- Quality of Life in a Clinical Setting
- Data Handling and Databases
- Statistical Analysis
- Interpretation of Results
- Interpretation of Evidence
- Presentation of Data and Evidence
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Academic Staff Contact Hours |
Comment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Total | | | | 200:00 | 0:00 | |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module will be delivered as e-learning. The curriculum will be delivered via Blackboard VLE through a series of guided learning opportunities including e-based lectures or tutorials. Work will be submitted to Blackboard VLE for assessment. The Statistics will be assessed as an MCQ, with additional short essay questions. Students will be given formative feedback electronically. Students will be assessed through a mixture of written work – written study design, the statistics MCQ – and material for a PowerPoint presentation. These assessments will help students develop the skills to design research within their own clinical speciality; source, assimilate and critically appraise current literature; interpret and analyse research data; and be able to handle data and databases and present research data in an appropriate format.
Assessment Methods
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
| PC Examination | 15 | 3 | M | 30 | Statistics MCQ. |
Exam Resits
| Description |
Length |
When Set |
Percentage |
Resit Available Off Campus |
Comment |
| PC Examination | 15 | M | 30 | | Statistics MCQ. |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
| Essay | 2 | M | 40 | Written Study Design (1000 words). |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | Material for a short scripted PowerPoint presentation (10 slides) with notes. Presented in workplace (this part is not assessed). |
Other Assessment Resits
| Description |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
| Essay | M | 40 | Written Study Design (1000 words). |
| Written exercise | A | 30 | Material for a short scripted PowerPoint presentation (10 slides) with notes. Presented in workplace (this part is not assessed). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Computer literacy and numeracy, and the ability to analyse and interpret research data, will be assessed in the statistics MCQ and in the presentation. The statistics MCQ and the presentation will allow the student to demonstrate the ability to handle data and databases and present research data in an appropriate format. Written and presentation skills will be assessed in the written work and in the submission of material for a scripted presentation. The written study design will test knowledge and understanding of different modes of clinical research through the critical appraisal and assimilation of current literature. Assessment of the the written study design will also consider the evaluation of different components of a research project and the level of appreciation of the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Online activities will be used to provide instructive formative assessments of study design and feedback for the summative elements of the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
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.
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