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NS5402: Data Collection & Data Analysis
| Module Title | Data Collection & Data Analysis |
|---|---|
| Module Code | NS5402 |
| Module Tutor | Pauline Dooley |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass NS4301 or pass NS4401 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be counted with CRI210, GEO210, SY210, CRI208, GEO208, SY208, NS5101 or NS5308 |
| Brief Description | This module introduces the research methods and skills required for successful completion of the dissertation. Through enquiry-based approaches, students are involved in explorations of society through a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The focus of this module will be to explore research methods and how they relate to specific research questions, and how to successfully analyse data. |
| Indicative Syllabus | A comparison of research methods applied to a particular problem Research ethics, values and power relations Research design Research analysis Reporting research |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 48 Independent Learning Hours: 252 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 60% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 3000 words or equivalent |
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| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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