Research Design and Methodology University of Surrey

Overview

On the Research Design and Methodology short course offered at the University of Surrey you will be taught by a highly experienced group of clinical and non-clinical academics with experience in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research.

Key facts

The course is for anyone wishing to pursue a career in nursing or allied health professions. The ability to understand and conduct research are fundamental to improving healthcare practice, and the quality of care received by patients.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Systematically search journal databases, such as PubMed, EMBASE and PsychInfo.

• Critically appraise literature, with and without the use of critical appraisal tools, such as CASP, and interpret literature in light of strengths and limitations.

• Define and distinguish between key concepts in research, such as qualitative research, quantitative research and mixed methods research.

• Select appropriate research methodologies, methods and designs for answering research questions.

• Plan high quality research, with acknowledgement of the strengths and limitations of the research plan, and their implications for the research findings.