Research Methods Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University Program Fall 2019 Semester

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the process of literature and experimental research. Statistical techniques are introduced to enable students to measure how well experimental data can explain proposed relationships between experimental data.

This is a module that builds on the first year, Core Scientific Skills, and introduces the concepts and skills that underpin scientific research, data analysis and problem solving. The opportunities and limitations of the scientific method will be explored in the context of how research is carried out. This module seeks to equip students with the skills required to undertake scientific research and problem solving (viz. through statistical analysis, data collection in the laboratory, risk assessment and project design/planning). A series of lectures and workshops will provide students with knowledge and hands-on experience of using statistics in an appropriate manner. The module acts to increase the students employability and transferable skills, and as a precursor to the final year research project ending in an assessed research project proposal.
The module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for scientific research and systematic investigation. Students will learn how to develop meaningful research proposals and evaluate objectively and independently research findings. Emphasis will be given to experimental design, data collection and analysis and presentation/communication of research findings. Students will be introduced to the most common statistical techniques focussing on ANOVA.