Developing as a Researcher Part 2

MODULE AIMS

• Implementing a research design employing appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative techniques
• Collecting data in an unbiased manner
• Analysing data quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Interpreting results and findings
• Evaluating critically your own research
• Writing and disseminating research

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge
1. Develop your knowledge in occupational and business psychology by undertaking a piece of research.

Thinking skills
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically interpret your data in line with the original research question and the wider literature.

Subject-based practical skills
3. Become familiar with, understand, anticipate and address ethical implications related to research in practice.
4. Undertake data analysis as appropriate for the chosen topic and method.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate software (statistical or qualitative) for the corresponding analysis.

Skills for life and work (general skills)
6. Demonstrate written communication skills appropriate for a research report and undertake an extensive piece of writing appropriate for a professional readership.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use abstraction and analysis in solving complex problems.