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.