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Course information, 2008/2009

 Research Methods

7.5 credit module for the M Sc School of Human Health and Performance

Course organiser: Dr Bruce Lynn, Physiology Dept., UCL

Aim. To develop skills in data analysis, including use of spread sheets and statistical analysis. To introduce key issues related to the design and planning of a small research project in the area of human health and performance.

Timetable

Date

Time

Topic

Lecturer

Location

Tuesday 23 Sept

9.30-11

 Stats 1 Prof Bruce Lynn CruciformRoom B 03

Tuesday 23 Sept

2-4

Computer Workshop 1

Prof Bruce Lynn

Pearson Building Cluster Room B01

Tuesday 23 Sept

4-5

Ethics and R and D (see Word Doc)

Prof Bruce Lynn

CruciformRoom B 03

Monday
3 Nov

2-3.00 Stats 4 Prof B Lynn

Cruciform B 02

Monday
3 Nov

3.00-4.30 Workshop 4 Prof B Lynn Pearson Building Cluster Room B01

Friday
20 March

12.45-1.45

Experimental design - how to organise a successful research project PPT

Including section on reliability Statistics
Notes re reliability; Worked examples

Prof B Lynn

Rockefeller G15

As well as the timetabled sessions, extra time will be needed by many students to complete all the problems that will be set. Completing these problems will be essential for becoming fully proficient.

Assignment A must be completed by Sept 29th

Material for Lectures and Workshops 2 and 3 will be self study with web support using WebCT

Assignment B to be submitted by Oct 10th

Assignment C in by Oct 31st

After completing the lectures students can find some additional Self test exercises if they feel they need them or can use the material in the Practice exams and old exam papers on WebCT.

WebCT
WebCT software will be used to deliver the web-based version of the module. Students will be issued with WebCT passwords and can use these to study the material on the Web.
To reach WebCT go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/webct

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