| Unit name | Advanced Quantitative Research project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPAIM0039 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Phil Sayer |
| 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 of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
PLEASE NOTE – this unit is only available for students registered on MSci Politics with Quantitative Research Methods or MSci Sociology with Quantitative Research Methods.
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.
The Research Project will normally be conducted independently on the basis of an appropriate number of one-to-one (online or in person) meetings with the tutor who is supervising the student.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
