Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING RESEARCH METHODS
COSE70556
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kelvin Hilton
Email: K.C.Hilton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
PC with Office
Access to the Internet
Library
Materials supplied
Plus possibly
A statistical package, such as SPSS
Access to the Internet
Library
Materials supplied
Plus possibly
A statistical package, such as SPSS
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prescribed admission requirements as stated in the award handbook.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- A project proposal, which states research objectives and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the research.
- Presentation of the project proposal.
- A literature review (as part of the Certificate report)
- A project proposal, which states research objectives and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the research.
- Presentation of the project proposal.
- A literature review (as part of the Certificate report)
Module Indicative Content
The connection between hypothesis and valid evidence generating activities as embodied in research methods.
All students will cover
- Introduction of basic research and presentation skills such as literature research and reporting of research findings.
- Introduction to the nature of research and the reasons for research investigations, identifying and defining research questions and hypotheses.
- Presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification; Techniques of research report writing; research management; regulations and supervisors role.
And a selection of the following as appropriate.
- Overview of research methods, quantitative and qualitative research. Data collection strategies and issues.
- Sampling theory and survey methods. Data analysis: types of data; survey and experimental data; statistical analysis.
- Ethical and access research issues related to investigation, experimentation, industrial collaboration and publication of research findings.
All students will cover
- Introduction of basic research and presentation skills such as literature research and reporting of research findings.
- Introduction to the nature of research and the reasons for research investigations, identifying and defining research questions and hypotheses.
- Presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification; Techniques of research report writing; research management; regulations and supervisors role.
And a selection of the following as appropriate.
- Overview of research methods, quantitative and qualitative research. Data collection strategies and issues.
- Sampling theory and survey methods. Data analysis: types of data; survey and experimental data; statistical analysis.
- Ethical and access research issues related to investigation, experimentation, industrial collaboration and publication of research findings.
Module Learning Strategies
A student-centered approach will be adopted, involving an independent supported learning component developed on an individual basis.
The teaching and learning methods will include a lecture and tutorial in the University Week, plus independent supported learning with materials.
The teaching and learning methods will include a lecture and tutorial in the University Week, plus independent supported learning with materials.
Module Texts
Sharp, J.A. (1996) The Management of a Student Research Project (2 ed), Aldershot Gower, ISBN: 056607706X
Oliver, P. (1997) Research, Teach Yourself Books, NTC Publishing Group, ISBN: 0844200158
Marshall & Rossman (1999) Designing Qualitative Research, Sage, 3rd Ed, ISBN: 0761913408
Oliver, P. (1997) Research, Teach Yourself Books, NTC Publishing Group, ISBN: 0844200158
Marshall & Rossman (1999) Designing Qualitative Research, Sage, 3rd Ed, ISBN: 0761913408