There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module you will learn advanced methods of design research. The module will focus on conducting ethical human-centred evaluative research to improve the provision of designed outcomes. Module content will include Evaluative Methods and Usability Testing. You will gain an appreciation of statistical data and quantitive analysis as well as the application of qualitative Analysis, when these methods are appropriate and how they might complement each other.Over the course of the module you will learn the theory and application of a number of methods that you will be expected to use in your future working life. Learning on this module is undertaken in the studio and you will develop your assessments in class over the course of the module, receiving formative feedback in class. You will use your learning to engage with and select a research study to undertake. You will then undertake the proposed study and report on your experience and any discoveries from both undertaking and performing evaluation in the module.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of how to identify and select relevant theories and methods of contextual research appropriate for different stages within a design process.

LO2: Display an ability to review, consolidate and extend practices and thinking in user evaluation.

LO3: Deal with complex issues and make informed judgements in situations in the absence of complete or consistent evaluation data/information.

LO4: Communicate inferences drawn from and strategies designed using appropriate human centred evaluation methods, to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge/expertise persuasively and meaningfully.

LO5: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of statistical analysis in the practice of quantitative research.