Research Methods:Qual&Quant

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: RSRH71003
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 60
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 28
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 12
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Research Methods: Measurement Concepts

Module Description/Aims:

  This module will build on concepts examined in Research Methods: Measurement Concepts and examine common statistical methods employed when handling numerical data that is not approximately normal and non-numerical (categorical) data. Students should be able to make appropriate decisions about the type of statistical analysis to be undertaken in a given context.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture3 Per Week
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Differentiate between Qualitative and Quantitative research approaches
2Explain the rationale for selection of appropriate statistical tests
3Conduct statistical tests using SPSS or equivalent and Interpret the findings
4Differentiate between the primary qualitative research approaches
5Utilise a variety of qualitative research methods including observation, interview and focus groups
6Undertake qualitative techniques to analyse non-numeric data and decide on the the most appropriate method to use in a given context


 
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Learning Strategies
The student will engage with the content of the module through a mixture of lecture, tutorial and practical work. This module will contextualise core statistical content to their field of study throughout and apply the content to real life problem solving situations. Where possible data generated in other modules will be analysed. The approach will make use of context-specific problems and SPSS laboratory sessions to practice the procedures.


 
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Content Detail
ReviewDescriptive Statistics and Tests for normality
Tests for DifferencesTests for Normal data - One sample t-test, Paired T-Test Independent T-Test, Analysis of variance (Single Factor)
Tests for Non-normal data - Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U-Test, Kruskal Wallis test

Tests for Relationships Correlation - Pearson and Spearman Correlation
Regression
Test for Non-numeric Data - Pearson's Chi-squared test for Independence of 2 variables
Qualitative AnalysisQualitative Research Approaches: Ethnography, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Case Study,
Action Research Methodologies: Focus groups, Interviews, Observation
Coding Methods: Thematic, Content Analysis and Grounded Theory


 
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Assessment Strategies
This module will be assessed using a variety of problems derived from the students' course of study, and could include short answer, case studies and context specific statistical analysis.
Practical work should be emphasised, using statistical computer applications.
Repeat Assessment Strategy - Repeat written exam in Autumn


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentPortfolioPortfolio of in-class assessments60
1, 2, 4, 5, 6Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam40


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9781446260159Doing Qualitative Research . A Practical Handbook
Silverman, D
Sage Publications		20134th-
Recommended9781452258454The Sage Handbook of Qualitiative Research (electronic version)
Denzin, N.K. & Lincoin, Y.S.
Sage Publications		20144th-
Recommended9780415618854Research Methods in Physical Education and Youth Sport
Armour, K.,Macdonald, D. (Eds)
Routledge		20113rd-
Recommended9781138790872IBM SPSS Statistics 23 Made Simple
Gray C., Kinnear P.R.
Routledge		20141st-
Recommended9781848722255IBM SPSS 21 Made Simple
Colin D Gray and Paul R Kinnear
Psychology Press		2014-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Course MaterialAnalyzing Qualitative Data (Eds A Bryman and R Burgess) http://0-site.ebrary.com.acpmil13web.ancheim.ie/lib/tralee/docDetail.action?docID=10058303
Course MaterialDealing with Statistics - What you need to know (Brown and Saunders) http://0-site.ebrary.com.acpmil13web.ancheim.ie/lib/tralee/docDetail.action?docID=10229823
Course MaterialResearch Methodologies in Physical Education and Sports (S Sharma) http://0-site.ebrary.com.acpmil13web.ancheim.ie/lib/tralee/docDetail.action?docID=10415170
Course MaterialQualitative Data: An introduction to Coding and Analysis (C Auerbach and L Silverstein) http://0-site.ebrary.com.acpmil13web.ancheim.ie/lib/tralee/docDetail.action?docID=10078435
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