Research Methods - Overview


RESEARCH METHODS

unit level UNIT LEVEL

 7

duration DURATION

 16 Weeks

credit value CREDIT VALUE

 20

total learning hours TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

 200 hours

languages LANGUAGES

 English
Portuguese
Spanish
 temasLEARNING OUTCOMES

On satisfactory completion of the unit, you will be able to: 

  • LO1 Apply appropriate design-led research methodologies and analytical methods to address a design problem.
  • LO2 Act autonomously in planning and implementing research.
  • LO3 Produce a contextual report, using procedures and rules used by the scientific community and academic writing conventions.
 temasWEEKLY TOPICS Week 1 - Introduction to research
Week 2 - Understanding research philosophies and methods
Week 3 - Formulating the research topic and research goals (part 1)
Week 4 - Formulating the research topic and research goals (part 2)
Week 5 - Critically reviewing the literature (part 1)
Week 6 - Critically reviewing the literature (part 2)
Week 7 - Research Methodology
Week 8 - Sampling
Week 9 - Using secondary data & collecting primary data
Week 10 - Collecting primary data: Observation & Interviews
Week 11 - Collecting primary data: Surveys
Week 12 - Analysing qualitative data
Week 13 - Analysing quantitative data
Week 14 - Visual Research methods and techniques
Week 15 - New and emerging research methods & Guidelines for Final Research Project

how to pass the unit ASSESSMENT

 100% Portfolio

how to win the badge HOW TO WIN THE BADGE

 Complete all unit activities
Finish the unit with a grade > 50%
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