Understanding Research

Aims

This module provides students with the knowledge and tools to understand and interpret research data to inform their public health practice. It will also develop their skills as a potential producer of research, including understanding data collection and analysis methods for primary and secondary research.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the module the student should be able to:

1. Understand the role of different research methods in informing contemporary public health practice
2. Identify, utilise and critique research evidence
3. Understand and interpret the results of numerical and non-numerical data analysis
4. Understand the ethical dimensions of research
5. Effectively plan a programme of research