Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH STUDIES
PPDE50241
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Davies
Email: Tim.Davies@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 35
Independent Study Hours: 265
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
List all resources required to delivery this module.
Access to Blackboard learning environment
IT support
Library facilities
Access to Blackboard learning environment
IT support
Library facilities
Module Indicative Content
Approaches to research.
The research process.
Quantitative and qualitative designs and methods.
Sampling.
Types of data collection in quantitative research.
Types of analysis of quantitative data.
Critical appraisal in quantitative research.
Qualitative methods, including introduction to phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory and naturalistic inquiry.
Types of data collection methods in qualitative research.
Critical appraisal in qualitative research.
Mixed methods.
Barriers to research implementation and dissemination.
Protection of research participants.
Ethical issues in research.
The research process.
Quantitative and qualitative designs and methods.
Sampling.
Types of data collection in quantitative research.
Types of analysis of quantitative data.
Critical appraisal in quantitative research.
Qualitative methods, including introduction to phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory and naturalistic inquiry.
Types of data collection methods in qualitative research.
Critical appraisal in qualitative research.
Mixed methods.
Barriers to research implementation and dissemination.
Protection of research participants.
Ethical issues in research.
Module Additional Assessment Details
TWO written critical appraisals of evidence-based research articles (1500 words each and weighted 50% each; mapping to LO¿s 1,2, & 3). The student will choose from a given list of published articles. The first written appraisal will be due mid-way through the delivery of the module and the second written appraisal will be due at the end of the module delivery.
Both elements must be passed.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group discussion of a series health research articles will provide informal feedback.
Both elements must be passed.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group discussion of a series health research articles will provide informal feedback.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (35)
8 hours Lead Lectures
12 hours Group work / discussion
15 hours of group tutorials
Independent study: (265)
20 hours Blackboard supported work
50 hours Preparation for group/ class work discussion
70 hours Literature searching and reading
125 hours Preparation for assignment
8 hours Lead Lectures
12 hours Group work / discussion
15 hours of group tutorials
Independent study: (265)
20 hours Blackboard supported work
50 hours Preparation for group/ class work discussion
70 hours Literature searching and reading
125 hours Preparation for assignment
Module Texts
Bowling, A (2009) Research Methods in Health Care: Investigating Health and Health Services (2nd edition) Buckingham, Open University Press
Hek G and Moule P (2006) Making Sense of Research: An Introduction for Health and Social Care Practitioners (3rd edition) London, Sage
Polit, D.F. & Beck (2011) Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. Wolters Kluwer Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Hek G and Moule P (2006) Making Sense of Research: An Introduction for Health and Social Care Practitioners (3rd edition) London, Sage
Polit, D.F. & Beck (2011) Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. Wolters Kluwer Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.