extra materials will be uploaded. Also research proposal form will be uploaded too.
1 Understand how to formulate a research specification
Research formulation: aims and objectives; rationale for selection; methodology for data
collection and analysis; literature review; critique of references from primary sources eg
questionnaires, interviews; secondary sources eg books, journals, internet; scope and
limitations; implications eg resources
Hypothesis: definition; suitability; skills and knowledge to be gained; aims and objectives; terms of reference; duration; ethical issues
Action plan: rationale for research question or hypothesis; milestones; task dates; review dates; monitoring/reviewing process; strategy
Research design: type of research eg qualitative, quantitative, systematic, original;
methodology; resources; statistical analyses; validity; reliability; control of variables
2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to
specification
Implement: according to research design and method; test research hypotheses; considering test validity; reliability
Data collection: selection of appropriate tools for data collection; types eg qualitative,
quantitative; systematic recording; methodological problems eg bias, variables and control of variables, validity and reliability
Data analysis and interpretation: qualitative and quantitative data analysis – interpreting
transcripts; coding techniques; specialist software; statistical tables; comparison of variable; trends; forecasting
3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
Evaluation of outcomes: an overview of the success or failure of the research project
planning, aims and objectives, evidence and findings, validity, reliability, benefits, difficulties, conclusion(s)
Future consideration: significance of research investigation; application of research results; implications; limitations of the investigation; improvements; recommendations for the future, areas for future research
4 Be able to present the research outcomes
Format: professional delivery format appropriate to the audience; use of appropriate media
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
