CS957 - Research Methods

Credits

Level

Semester

Semester 2

Mode of Delivery

Availability

Possible elective

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Activities Breakdown

Lectures: 12 | Tutorials: 5 | Labs: 0
Assignments: 40 | Self study: 42

Items of Assessment

Assessment

One individual coursework for 100%

ILO Assessment Mapping

Coursework assesses ILOs 1-5

Education for Sustainable Development Competences

Pedagogical Methods Used to Support Competency Development

Real-world examples, problem-based learning, in-class discussions, and tutorials

Resit

Resubmission of the coursework

Lecturer

Joseph El Gemayel

This module aims to:

Provide students with an understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research processes and associated techniques, including the effective presentation of findings in accordance with the best principles of scholarship.

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Appreciate the nature and application of selected statistical and quantitative methods;
Appreciate the range of qualitative research methods;
Be able to develop a research methodology for a given research problem
Be able to undertake a research risk assessment including identification of management procedures
Understand how to write a research proposal for their dissertation project.

Syllabuses - PG