Lecture 20 hours
Group activities 28 hours
Group Assessment Tutorials 1 hour
Individual Assessment Tutorial 1 hour

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Reading 150 hours
Preparation for Assessment 50 hours
Preparation for group activities 50 hours

Library resources
Access to Blackboard/ Microsoft Teams

Students must have completed level modules in accordance with the programme specification of their professional course, meeting the University’s regulations for progression to level 5.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that guide effective research.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the features of quantitative and qualitative research strategies.
Knowledge and Understanding;
Analysis;
Enquiry

3. Critically appraise the use of various research methods used in health and social care research.
Knowledge and Understanding;
Application;
Communication

This module introduces you to the concept of research from its core principles through to the application of research findings to health and social care settings. Key areas covered:

Defining research
Quantitative and qualitative research strategies
Research design
The relationship between research and clinical evidence
Data collection
Recruitment of participants and sampling
Data analysis
Research ethics
Presenting research findings
Judging the quality of research
Critical appraisal

3500-word evaluative research methods assignment (100%), meeting learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3

A critical appraisal of the research methods used in two research papers (students will be provided with pre-determined papers, based on quantitative and qualitative strategies).

Due to the professional nature of this programme, no internal compensation will be allowed for this module.

Formative Feedback
You will be entitled to 1 hour’s personal tutorial (dates to be advised by Module Leader)
You will be able to bring an essay plan comprising of 1 A4 Size 12 font to your tutorial, this is the only formative work that will be reviewed. Please note marking is anonymous and the marker may not be the same person who has given tutorial support.

Bowling, A. (2014) Research Methods in Health: Investigating health and health services (4th Edition). Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Bryman, A. (2015) Social Research Methods (5th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP): Tools and Checklists [Online]. Available from: http://www.casp-uk.net/criticalappraisal

Moule, P. (2018) Making Sense of Research in Nursing, Health & Social Care (6th Edition). London: Sage.

This module introduces you to key concepts in research, addressing its core principles through to the application of evidence to health and social care settings. You will explore the relationship between research and clinical practice; the link between research principles and techniques; and the basis of quantitative and qualitative strategies. You will evaluate the key dimensions of research designs, including methodology, data collection, sampling, data analysis, research ethics, and the presentation of research findings. You will also develop critical appraisal skills.