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This course introduces students to what is involved in undertaking research into business phenomena. It introduces philosophical issues in the theory of knowledge, ethical issues in research conduct, and considers quantitative and qualitative methods in turn, addressing issues in sampling and design, details of specific approaches, and considerations in data analysis. The course is taught through weekly lectures and an extended two hour tutorial every fortnight, with two pieces of coursework. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the conceptual underpinning of different methods, and their strengths and limitations in research.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will introduce and develop the following aspects:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
2,500-word Research Proposal |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate and synthesise information from diverse business research sources to construct coherent, evidence-based arguments, and demonstrate advanced academic writing skills. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | An ability to review existing research, critique published literature, critically evaluate and assess evidence and the quality and validity of research |
| Procedural | Understand | An appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of research |
| Procedural | Understand | An awareness of a range of research approaches and methods, to facilitate selection of the most appropriate approach and method for addressing particular research questions |
| Procedural | Understand | An understanding of how to apply research theories, methods, and practices in designing, carrying out, analysing and writing up a small-scale research study |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
2-hour written exam |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | An ability to review existing research, critique published literature, critically evaluate and assess evidence and the quality and validity of research |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate and synthesise information from diverse business research sources to construct coherent, evidence-based arguments, and demonstrate advanced academic writing skills. |
| Conceptual | Understand | A knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of business research including philosophical ideas underpinning different research approaches |
| Procedural | Understand | An awareness of a range of research approaches and methods, to facilitate selection of the most appropriate approach and method for addressing particular research questions |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
3500-word Detailed Research Proposal (100%) |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | A knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of business research including philosophical ideas underpinning different research approaches |
| Procedural | Understand | An understanding of how to apply research theories, methods, and practices in designing, carrying out, analysing and writing up a small-scale research study |
| Procedural | Understand | An awareness of a range of research approaches and methods, to facilitate selection of the most appropriate approach and method for addressing particular research questions |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | An ability to review existing research, critique published literature, critically evaluate and assess evidence and the quality and validity of research |
| Procedural | Understand | An appreciation of the ethical constraints on the conduct of research |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate and synthesise information from diverse business research sources to construct coherent, evidence-based arguments, and demonstrate advanced academic writing skills. |
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