Demonstrate a critical understanding of research design, theory, and methods in relation to Health & Social care. Critically consider ethical issues and concerns pertinent to research practice.

Research Methods

Aims and learning outcomes of the module
On completion of this module the student should be able to:

LO 1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of research design, theory, and methods in relation to Health & Social care.

LO 2.Critically consider ethical issues and concerns pertinent to research practice.

LO 3. Produce a creative and original research proposal in response to a presenting problem or issue in the field of Health & Social care. The research proposal should include consideration of ethical issues if data is collected from human subjects in compliance with ethical best practice. In addition to the summative assessment, students will also be required to submit the following documents which form part of their proposal for the dissertation: • Ethics Form • Draft questionnaires/interview Schedule• Draft Participant Consent Forms