Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Aim

Students will use analytical and evaluative skills to draw conclusions and present findings in an academic, appropriately referenced, report which investigates either a health-related topic and/or a psychology-related topic, dependent upon the student’s preferred interest (and agreed with the tutor).

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know how to collect, analyse data evaluate research data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Collect quantitative and/or qualitative data as appropriate to the chosen research project.

  • 1.2

    Analyse data using appropriate descriptive and/or inferential statistics.

  • 1.3

    Evaluate the data.


2.

Be able to present information in an appropriate academic manner for a subject-specific audience.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Write an analytical report using language and style consistent with academic criteria.

  • 2.2

    Use Harvard referencing system.


3.

Be able to evaluate a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Reflect on the research process undertaken.

  • 3.2

    Reflect on the final report and its conclusions.