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GEO6802   Research Design and Methods for Development   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   Only available to students on Geography International Development programmes

Description

Research methods are a key part of international development research within academic and practitioner institutions. This module takes you through the research process, from designing a viable project, through to development issues in a range of research methods, forms of analysis, and approaches to writing and dissemination. The module covers both quantitative research methods, such as questionnaire surveys, and qualitative research methods, including the use of interviews and focus groups, and the analysis and formulation of research findings for academic and professional purposes.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 126.0
Lecture 12.0
Seminar 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S1
 

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