Research Skills for Economics and Mathematics

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand research methods and their uses.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the use of different research methods for a specific research purpose.

2. — Be able to plan a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Establish research aims related to the research topic.

  • 2.2.

    Produce a detailed research proposal with specific timescales and milestones for completion of the research.

  • 2.3.

    Justify its relevance for the subject area.

3. — Be able to carry out a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Carry out research that adheres to:

    • a) the research proposal
    • b) ethical guidelines
    • c) agreed timescales
4. — Be able to produce a report on research using a standard format

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Report on research using a standard format.

  • 4.2.

    Evaluate findings in relation to the research aims.

  • 4.3.

    Use an accepted method of referencing source material.

5. — Be able to evaluate a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Evaluate a research proposal and its procedures.

  • 5.2.

    Evaluate methods used to research the subject area