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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Moray House School of Education : Research (EDU)

Postgraduate Course: Understanding Research (REDU11041)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe course explores different philosophical approaches that epitomise a qualitative methodological approach to research specifically in the sport, physical education, outdoor education and recreational management contexts. Theoretical frameworks and their appropriate methods of analysis combine with helping identify possible research issues and questions.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
Evaluating different research paradigms
Understanding ontological and epistemological assumptions
Critically understanding principal elements of qualitative research design
Critically analysing research questions/designs
Understand complexity of research in the professional setting
Recognising and understanding ethical issues in research
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsTheoretical framework; Literature reviews; Research design
Contacts
Course organiserDr Peter Allison
Tel: (0131 6)51 6001
Email:
Course secretaryMs Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
Email:
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