Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Y/601/2538
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to organise and evaluate data that has been researched.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe purpose and benefits of organising data so that it can be analysed.

  • 1.2

    Explain how to evaluate the relevance, validity and reliability of data.

  • 1.3

    Explain how to analyse and prepare researched data so results will be accurate and free from bias.

  • 1.4

    Explain the differences between primary and secondary research methods.

  • 1.5

    Explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.

  • 1.6

    Describe how to search for relevant data sources.


2

Understand how to report data that has been researched.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe ways of reporting data so that it

    a) meets agreed aims and objectives

    b) is accurate and free from bias.


3

Be able to analyse and evaluate data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Organise data so that it can be analysed and reported.

  • 3.2

    Select relevant, valid and reliable data to analyse.

  • 3.3

    Apply analysis and evaluation techniques, as required.

  • 3.4

    Review data to produce accurate, unbiased results and conclusions.

  • 3.5

    Check the accuracy of the analysis, and make adjustments, if required.

  • 3.6

    Obtain feedback on data analysis, if required.


4

Be able to report data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Present data in agreed format.

  • 4.2

    Present data to agreed timescale.