Research Methods in Health and Social Care
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ASSESSMENT
The student will submit a written critical evaluation of one quantitative and one qualitative published research studies consisting of 2500 words (the 2 studies may
not necessarily be on the same subject/topic). The analysis should focus on the strengths and limitations of each study. Comments should be made regarding the research
design and methodology used. These should include the appropriateness of the chosen research approach e.g. experiment, survey, phenomenology etc. to answer the
questions asked or achieving the aims of the study or to test the hypothesis/es and its main strengths and limitations; the research population and sample including
size, inclusion and exclusion criteria, selection method i.e. whether random or non-random and whether findings can be generalised; how well the ethical issues have
been addressed; the data collection tool/s, their appropriateness, main advantages and limitations including reliability and validity issues; methods of data analysis
and presentation of results; main findings and conclusion/recommendations. Statements made should be supported with sources from the appropriate literature such as
reports, research textbooks and journal articles.