Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Research Methods and Critical Appraisal | ||
Code | PHYS878 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof AFG Taktak Physics Afgt@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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The ability to use modelling and statistical techniques An ability to solve problems using a range of skills and to check results experimentally Have the skills to interpret results Have the skills to analyse results from medical instrumentation Have the skills to interpret results and determine their statistical relevance Have the ability to model a system and to interpret the results Have the ability to compare experimental and calculated results Have the ability to design a clinical study Have the ability to consider the ethical issues in clinical study design Have the ability to prepare appropriate documentations for study approval to the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) Have the ability to critically appraise published literature |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The students will have : · The ability to formulating a research question · Carry out clinical study design · Have knowledge of Statistical Methods · Be aware of Research Governance · Have knowledge of Evidence-based practice · The ability to prepare the appropriate documentation for IRAS |
Syllabus |
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Course material MSC Curriculum; 2.2 Research Methods · Formulating a research question and research design · Research ethics and approval · Adverse event monitoring · Peer review · Evidence-based practice · Research QA · Research funding · Literature review · Communication skills · Statistical analysis Stats & ED: · Hypothesis testing · P ower calculations · Non-parametric tests · Analysis of variance · Correlation and regression · Relative risk and odds ratio · Introduction to probability theory · ROC analysis · Survival analysis |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work Teaching Method 4 - Field Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
5 |
20 |
80 |
120 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 30 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 2 Hours | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 20 minute presentati | 20 | ||||
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | up to 3000 words | 20 | ||||
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | up to 5000 words | 0 |
Recommended Texts |
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