HSC706 Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (K/650/4197) HSC706 Assignment Brief Qualification Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care [610/1483/7] Unit Code and Title HSC706: Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals Unit Reference Number K/650/4197 Credits 20 TQT 200 GLH 100 Assignment Aim The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:
Assessment Criteria Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
- Understand the relevance of research within health and social care contexts. 1.1 Justify the contribution of research to health and social care provision.
- Understand research approaches in health and social care contexts. 2.1 Critically evaluate a range of research philosophies. 2.2 Examine different approaches to research.
- Be able to plan a research proposal relevant to management of health and social care. 3.1 Justify the elements of a research proposal. 3.2 Design an appropriate research proposal.
3.3 Analyse the ethical aspects of research
- Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data. 4.1 Explain types and sources of research data. 4.2 Analyse data using appropriate approaches.
4.3 Draw conclusions from data collected.
- Understand the relationship between research and evidencebased practice. 5.1 Analyse the relationship between research and evidence-based practice. 5.2 Evaluate an existing piece of research relevant to health and social care.
5.3 Analyse the contribution of research and evidence based practice to decision-making.