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Core Module Information
Module title: Research and Data Analysis
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE08107
Module leader: Megan Crawford
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module introduces you to the nature of research and data in business management. It aims to help you develop a portfolio of research and data analysis skills. These skills will enable you to confidently understand and critically analyse various datasets and prepare you for the practicalities of the modern business world. The indicative content for the module includes: Nature of research - what is it and why do we do it?Quantitative and qualitative data collection Primary and secondary data and researchAnalysing and visualising dataInterpreting data, framing arguments, and making recommendationsWriting an empirically-backed reportPreparing and delivering a group project
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop a research study using a standardised research process

LO2: Apply appropriate data collection methods to your study

LO3: Recognise which data are most appropriate for primary and secondary research

LO4: Advance personal skills using software to analyse and visualise data

LO5: Analyse different forms of data to produce research results

LO6: Interpret, summarise, visualise, and discuss research results
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Megan Crawford
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 100 You will work in groups to develop your Pilot Survey, collect and analyse data, and develop your Pilot Study Report
Online Guided independent study 64 You will work independently, with the option to seek support from your tutorial cohort, to collect secondary data, analyse, create data visualisations from the data, and produce a business proposal.
Face To Face Lecture 12 Lectures will be delivered in-person, on campus, once a week. Slides will be available for upload one week prior to delivery. Lecture recordings will be posted on Moodle for students with Learning Profiles. Lecture recording will include subtitles/close-captioning.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Workshops will be weekly, and include both Tutorial and Lab together. They will be lecturer-facilitated and will allow you to explore and apply theory, methods, and techniques introduced in lecture. The first half of TR1 will be group work (3-4 students), the second half with be individual work. To get full benefit from workshops and support other students, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material and associated essential reading.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 You will work in groups to write a Pilot Report. As a group, you will analyse primary quantitative data collected in your Pilot Surveys, test one hypothesis, and present your conclusions.
Essay 40 5~6 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 You will write a short business proposal, working individually. The Business Proposal will include secondary qualitative data and analysis, data visualisations, and will be centred around one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SOE08107 Research and Data Analysis
 

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