Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS
XEDU70129
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jean Mangan
Email: J.T.Mangan@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Practical workshops in design, use and analysis of data collection methods, such as:
Questionnaires; Focus Groups; Interviews; Observation; Documentary Analysis
Questionnaires; Focus Groups; Interviews; Observation; Documentary Analysis
Module Additional Assessment Details
The assignment will set out a research design including relevant concepts, methods, ethical safeguards and plans for dissemination to be incorporated in a planned research project. The assignment will include an account of and justification for the research and data collection methods to be used.
Module Texts
Denzin, N.K., Lincoln, Y.S., Eds., (2000) Handbook of Qualitative Research. Second Edition. London: Sage.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. (2002) Research Methods in Education, London, RoutledgeFalmer.
Robson, C. (1993), Real World Research, Oxford, Blackwell.
Gorard, S. and Taylor, C. (2004) Combining Methods in Educational and Social Research. Buckingham: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. (2002) Research Methods in Education, London, RoutledgeFalmer.
Robson, C. (1993), Real World Research, Oxford, Blackwell.
Gorard, S. and Taylor, C. (2004) Combining Methods in Educational and Social Research. Buckingham: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials and seminars. Oral/written-formative feedback. Use of Blackboard VLE.
Module Resources
Course handbook with further bibliographical guidance
Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance.
Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance.