Rationale
All researchers require a basic understanding of quantitative data and research methodology, this module continues on from the level 4 Social Science Research Module, looking to provide students with the skills to carry out research of sufficient quality and rigour to complete their own independent studies. Even should they not go on to carry out quantitative research themselves they should have sufficient knowledge of methodology and data to critique the analysis in literature reviews and data presented through the public media. The module will cover the conceptual issues in questionnaire design and analysis, correlation, regression, non-parametric methods and analysis of variance (ANOVA), this will include the adoption of a practical application approach and reporting through lab reports. The skill of critically reading research will be developed through the critique of a recent research paper.