Unit name | Advanced Quantitative Research project |
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Unit code | SPOLM0038 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Gumy |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
The completion of a quantitative dissertation or equivalent training at level H/6 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit provides an opportunity to pursue research work at an advanced level with a clear focus on quantitative social science and data analysis. It builds on both the experience of the Year 3 Dissertation and the year 4 advanced quantitative research methods units but must be substantively different from the previous dissertation. Overlap in the methodological techniques used is permitted. The project is planned in Teaching Block 1 and undertaken in Teaching Block 2, with preparation of a final 12 000 word report typically due in May.
On completion of this Unit students should be able to plan and undertake a data analysis project of relevance to their discipline and incorporating substantial use of advanced quantitative research methods.
Individual study supported by regular academic supervision (on line or in person depending on circumstances) and workshops.
Project Report 100%
Field A, 2013, Discovering Statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (4th edn.). London: Sage.
Thomas G, 2013, How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students in Education and Applied Social Sciences. London: Sage.