Module overview
Linked modules
MEDI6232
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate use of statistical techniques (Programme LO B1, B2 and B5)
- Identify the appropriate use of quantitative methods (Programme LO A2, B1, B2, B4 and B5)
- Identify and perform appropriate data presentation and summary (Programme LO C3, C4 and D2)
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Identify what appropriate Research Governance would be required for a research project (Programme LO A3)
- Understand how to use a variety of statistical techniques (Programme LO C3)
- Identify and justify the value of different sources of data in drawing conclusions from published literature (Programme LO A4)
- Know how to use SPSS and GraphPad Prism software to manage, present and analyse data (Programme LO C4))
- Understand the value, nature, uses and limitations of a range of research methods (Programme LO A2)
- Understand the differences between various statistical techniques (Programme LO C3)
- Know how to construct a research hypothesis and develop it into a research proposal (Programme LO A4, B1, B2, B4, B5, C4 and D2)
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Direct your own learning (Programme LO C1, C2, C3 and C4)
- Exercise initiative and personal responsibility (Programme LO C1, C2, C3 and C4)
- Use Information Technology to analyse and present research findings (Programme LO C3and C4)
- Use Information Technology to analyse and present research findings (Programme LO C3and C4)
Cognitive Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Differentiate between the different types of data (Programme LO A4, B1 and B5)
- Apply knowledge of effective communication skills in written format (Programme LO A2, A3, B1, B2, B5, C4 and D2)
- Critically assess research carried out by others, evaluate its usefulness for your own practice (Programme LO A2, A4 and D2)
- Identify appropriate statistical techniques for data analysis (Programme LO A2, A4.B1, B2, B4 and B5)
- Differentiate the value of information from different types of study design and different sources (Programme LO A4 and B1)
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 93 |
Teaching | 7 |
Total study time | 100 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
SPSS.
PS: Power and sample size calculation.
UCLA Statistical Computing Resources.
Textbooks
Field A (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS for Windows. Sage Publications.
Bowling A (2001). Eesearch Methods in Health: Investigating health and health services. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Campbell MJ, Machin D & Walters SJ (2007). Medical Statistics: A textbook for the health sciences.
Machin D & Campbell MJ (2005). The design of studies or medical research. John Wiley & Sons.
Bland M (2000). An Introduction to medical statistics. Oxford: Oxford Publications.
Kirkwood BR & Sterne JAC (2003). Essential Medical Statistics. Blackwell Science Ltd.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
The assessment for the module provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. There will be one assessment: -The development and written presentation of a research proposal. Assessment: Develop a research proposal including a literature review and protocol design (2000 words) (100%) You will consider all aspects that contribute to a successful proposal for a research question related to your PhD project. You will: •Identify an area of research interest. •Establish the context for the study and demonstrate a need for it. •Establish a research hypothesis with aims and objectives. •Show how the proposed study will meet that need, using the methods proposed. •Give assurances that the study will be ethical. •Indicate how the information will collected and analysed. •Indicate what the future implications of the study will be. You must pass the module overall at 50% or above. The assessment must be passed, no compensation allowed. Candidates who fail the module at the first attempt will be permitted to submit a re-written assessment as agreed by the module lead. Candidates who achieve at least 50% overall at the second attempt will be permitted to pass the module and the module mark will be capped at 50%.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Project proposal | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Project proposal | 100% |