Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI Research Methods and Data Analysis
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 38016
Module Lead	Sang-Hoon Yeo
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-23 hours Seminar-5 hours Tutorial-5 hours Practical Classes and workshops-5 hours Guided independent study-162 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module builds from the first year Becoming a Researcher/Becoming a Physiotherapist modules and focuses on more advanced research skills. It develops knowledge of research study design and data collection approaches. It introduces the key principles and approaches to data science and statistical analysis. It will cover data management, presenting data, choosing and performing analytic tests. It will also cover qualitative data analysis techniques, such as thematic analysis.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different research designs and data collection methods (including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) Demonstrate an understanding of principles of data science Evaluate the appropriate analysis/analyses on different types of research data Select and perform appropriate statistical tests Correctly interpret the results of such statistical tests Identify and explain the key principles of analysis in qualitative research
Assessment	38016-01 : Group research proposal : Coursework (50%) 38016-02 : Class test assessment : Class Test (45%) 38016-04 : Research Hours : Coursework (5%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Research hours (5%) Coursework (45%) Examination (50%) Reassessment: Repeat of failed component(s)
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