Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH STUDIES
PPDE50262
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Edward Tolhurst
Email: E.Tolhurst@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 35
Independent Study Hours: 265
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- POSTER PRESENTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
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.
Additional Assessment Details
A Poster Presentation of a research proposal including a 20 minute justification for the choice of topic and poster design
The Poster should look at the rationale for the choice of topic. Approaches to the literature search, methodologies and methods suggested, including sampling and data analysis. The poster should be accompanied by a written proposal, which includes the justification for the choice of topic, a summary of the current literature including the identification of a gap in the knowledge base and the critical evaluation of the methods chosen for data collection and analysis. Credit will be given for clarity and originality, weighted at 100% (assessing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group tutorials to decide choice of topic will be undertaken.
Group tutorials to consider a poster design will be undertaken.
The Poster should look at the rationale for the choice of topic. Approaches to the literature search, methodologies and methods suggested, including sampling and data analysis. The poster should be accompanied by a written proposal, which includes the justification for the choice of topic, a summary of the current literature including the identification of a gap in the knowledge base and the critical evaluation of the methods chosen for data collection and analysis. Credit will be given for clarity and originality, weighted at 100% (assessing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group tutorials to decide choice of topic will be undertaken.
Group tutorials to consider a poster design will be undertaken.
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (35 hours)
8 hours Lead Lectures
12 hours Group work / discussion
15 hours of group tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (265 hours)
20 hours Blackboard supported work
50 hours Preparation for group/ class work discussion
70 hours Literature searching and reading
125 hours Preparation for presentation
8 hours Lead Lectures
12 hours Group work / discussion
15 hours of group tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (265 hours)
20 hours Blackboard supported work
50 hours Preparation for group/ class work discussion
70 hours Literature searching and reading
125 hours Preparation for presentation
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
Hek G and Moule P (2006) Making Sense of Research: An Introduction for Health and Social Care Practitioners (3rd edition) London, Sage
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