Social Science Research Methods (Genetic Counselling) MED5422
- Academic Session: 2022-23
- School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
The research methods course will focus on developing students' research skills primarily in questionnaire-based qualitative and quantitative observational research methods and students will be introduced to ethics procedures for the Medical School.
Timetable
Semester 2 - sessions once per week.
Requirements of Entry
None
Assessment
2000 word research report (based on the group investigation) with group-generated Methods (20%) (500 words) and individual results and discussion section (1500 words) (40%); students will also be asked to prepare a group presentation of their group investigation (40%) which will include an introduction to the project.
Course Aims
This course aims are:
■ To develop students' awareness of qualitative and quantitative research paradigms appropriate to genetics counselling research with human participants
■ To work in small groups to complete a mini-project using mixed methods-based research methods and present their findings
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Demonstrate critical awareness of the assumptions of different methods and statistical tests and the limitations of associated research designs
■ Plan and execute a small-scale research project which will demonstrate critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas
■ Demonstrate an ability to generate and critically evaluate data, graphs, charts and tables
■ Demonstrate an ability to generate and critically evaluate qualitative analysis
■ Communicate ideas and findings to peers and supervisors using both written and oral means
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.