Module overview
This module will provide students with an understanding of the characteristics of the most common research designs in educational research. It will build on students’ understanding of research philosophies and provide students with a critical appreciation of the link between the aims and purposes of research and the associated research designs. The module will consider both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and it will also highlight implications related to conducting educational research, including ethics, validity and reliability. It will encourage student to critically evaluate pieces of research, focusing on these implications as well as how the research design reflects the research aims and purposes.