Applied quantitative research methods (MCR702)
Acquire the knowledge and skills to design and conduct a quantitative research project
CPD for healthcare professionals

This 20 credit module enables the student to acquire the knowledge and skills to design and conduct a quantitative research project. You will have advanced understanding of different quantitative research methods, data collection strategies, statistical data analysis techniques, writing skills in quantitative research proposals and final manuscripts.
This module may be used as a standalone option as formal training in research methods to support personal fellowships eg. those offered by NIHR ACFs, NIHR-HEE PCAFs and internship schemes.
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Develop your skills in conducting quantitative research. This module will give you practical experience in collecting and handling numerical data, statistical analysis techniques and interpreting results.
This module will allow you to critically appraise specific quantitative methods to address research questions. It will provide you with practical experience of using quantitative data analysis techniques including: randomised controlled trials, cross-over designs, cohort, and case control studies.
Using real-world research data from the University of Plymouth and taught by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare experts with special contributions from statisticians and clinical trial unit professionals.
This module will enable you to:
Upon completion the learner will be expected to be able to: