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This course aims to introduce students to what is involved in undertaking research with an emphasis on providing students with a clear fundamental base from which to complete their dissertation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The aims of the dissertation are to provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate their academic skills, by studying in depth a subject in which they have an interest. This course introduces students to what is involved in undertaking a research project in finance. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills which will allow you to be able to produce a complex independent piece of research using recognised research methods. The course will introduce ethical issues in research conduct, introduce you to financial data sources, considers quantitative and qualitative methods in turn, addressing issues in sampling and design, details of specific approaches, and considerations in data analysis.
The emphasis throughout is on understanding the conceptual
underpinning of different methods, and their strengths and limitations in research
Areas covered may include but may not be limited to the following:
• Qualitative and Quantitative research methods
• Ethical issues in research
• Data Analysis
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 90 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
| Feedback |
Individual feedback will be provided alongside generic class based feedback within the lecture. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate research theories, methods, and practices in designing a small-scale research study |
| Factual | Analyse | The confidence to read and critically appraise advanced research papers; identify, understand, develop and critique arguments and present information in a concise and informative manner |
| Factual | Understand | The ability to independently use secondary data sources such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv and access financial data |
| Factual | Understand | An understanding of the various research methodologies and the ability to select the most appropriate approach and method for addressing particular research questions |
| Procedural | Evaluate | An ability to review existing research, critique published literature, critically evaluate and assess evidence and the quality and validity of research |
| Reflection | Evaluate | An appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
| Feedback |
Students will receive class based feedback – the test is a MCQ and students will receive confirmation of passing/failing the assessment at the end of the assessment. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | The ability to independently use secondary data sources such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv and access financial data |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50,51 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
The resit results are not usually released until after the August Exam Boards. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate research theories, methods, and practices in designing a small-scale research study |
| Factual | Understand | An understanding of the various research methodologies and the ability to select the most appropriate approach and method for addressing particular research questions |
| Factual | Understand | The ability to independently use secondary data sources such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv and access financial data |
| Procedural | Evaluate | An ability to review existing research, critique published literature, critically evaluate and assess evidence and the quality and validity of research |
| Reflection | Evaluate | An appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of research |
| Factual | Analyse | The confidence to read and critically appraise advanced research papers; identify, understand, develop and critique arguments and present information in a concise and informative manner |
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