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SPX204: Research Methods

Module Title Research Methods
Module Code SPX204
Module Tutor Stephen Draper
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPX104 or pass SPC104 or pass SPV103 or pass SPV106
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Understanding of a variety of research methods will be developed through classroom based and directed independent study. The knowledge and skills gained through this module will prepare students to produce a dissertation. In addition, the knowledge gained will enable students to interpret and critique a wide range of published research.
Indicative Syllabus

Overview of research - what is research? what is knowledge?
The ethics of research;
Establishing research questions;
Operationalising research questions;
Research design;
Techniques – observation, interviews, experimental research; surveys and questionnaires;
Development of a research proposal.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Identify ethical issues when addressing research questions;
b) Develop research questions;
c) Identify appropriate techniques to gather data to address a research question or hypothesis;
d) Demonstrate an awareness of the issues surrounding the use of a particular research technique;
e) Justify a research design to address a research question or hypothesis.



ii. Skills
By the end of the module it is intended that students should have developed the following:

Transferable skills
Communication and literacy
Independent learning and working
Use of information and communications technology

Subject Specific skills
Research proposal development
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/Student contact time: 20%
Private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Portfolio (3000 words equivalent)
Special Assessment Requirements None
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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