Overview
This topic deals with several domains of knowledge and skills that are essential for researchers and practitioners. These are: ethics; research proposals; research design and data analysis; the link between research and clinical practice; and communication skills.
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Aims
The topic helps to prepare graduates with the research and data analysis skills needed to successfully complete their Honours thesis and aims to:
- Provide skills and experience in data analysis and interpretation
- Provide students with experience communicating research results/findings
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data in an area of specialisation
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Discuss identified limitations in research
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Propose future research directions based on current findings
4.
Effectively communicate research findings in written format
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Assumed knowledge
Some undergraduate experience in research design and methodology.