Module Information
Module Identifier
TR12130
Module Title
Sgiliau Troseddeg 1
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Mutually Exclusive
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 awr |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 4 x 2 awr |
| Practical | 10 awr |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Critique - A critique of an example of a specific research method either qualitative or quantitative (1000 word essay) | 34% |
| Semester Assessment | Interpretation of data - An exercise involving the interpretation of a table of statistical data (1000 words) | 33% |
| Semester Assessment | Report (Interviewing) - A report on an exercise in qualitative interviewing (1000 word essay) | 33% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Critique - A critique of an example of a specific research method either qualitative or quantitative (1000 word essay) - if element failed | 34% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Interpretation of data - An exercise involving the interpretation of a table of statistical data (1000 words) - if element failed | 33% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Report (Interviewing) - A report on an exercise in qualitative interviewing (1000 word essay) - if element failed | 33% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
(Apologies - translation to follow)
1. Understand some basic statistical concepts and techniques (e.g. measures of central tendency, correlation)
2. Conduct a qualitative interview
3. Construct a survey questionnaire
4. Appreciate the general strengths and limitations associated with quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis in criminological settings
5. Read and critically assess empirical criminological research studies
6. Recognise the limitations of empirical data and how quantitative and qualitative data can be misused
Brief description
Students are introduced to some fundamental principles of research design, data handling and interpretation embracing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. There are opportunities for students to actively engage in the research process, developing observation skills and undertaking one-to-one interviewing.
Apologies - translation to follow, for now - for further information see CR12130
Apologies - translation to follow, for now - for further information see CR12130
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4