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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Research Approaches
Module Code NS5032
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Mark Philbin
Semester 2: Mark Philbin
Autumn: Mark Philbin
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will assist students to explore the use of different approaches in research and to evaluate research evidence generally in application to clinical practice. It will also prepare them to develop a research question for their own research study.

Learning Outcomes
1. Have a working knowledge of quantitative designs, data analysis and knowledge transfer
2. Have a working knowledge of qualitative designs, data analysis and knowledge transfer
3. Critically evaluate the knowledge claims of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches
4. Be aware of the ethical considerations relevant in relation to conducting research with human subjects
5. Understand the process of gaining ethical approval



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture20Coverage of main concept/theories in the module
Moodle discussion5Interactive forums
Lecturer supervised learning10Small group supervision towards research proposal
Independent learning90Directed each week
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Quantitative approaches.
Designs, data generation and analysis.

Communication of research findings.
Quantitative and qualitative.

Critique of quantitative and qualitative knowledge claims.
The limits of qualitative and quantitative methods , rigor in qualitative and qualitative analyses.

Ethics.
Content, process, and outcome.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayEssay 2,500 words: Develop a research question and identify two quantitative or two qualitative designs which could address the research question and compare them in relation to: underpinning assumptions, methods, data type, data analysis, presentation of findings, evaluation of findings (knowledge claims), usefulness of the findings to psychotherapy practice100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Kaplan, D.: 2004, The Sage Handbook of Quantitative Methodologies for the Social Sciences., Sage.,
  • Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.: 2005, The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research., Sage., Thousand Oaks, CA,
  • Punch, K.F.: 2000, Developing effective research proposals., Sage.,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MCOUMasters in Psychotherapy
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS5032
Date of Last Revision07-OCT-10
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