Postgraduate Course: Research Methods in Equine Science (EQSC11034)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The research methods and data analysis course focuses on an understanding of scientific and statistical concepts; scientific investigation including the importance of collecting appropriate data; efficient data analysis using appropriate statistical methods and statistical and data software packages; as well as gaining the appropriate ethical approval. At the end of this course, students will be able to apply scientific and statistical methods to actual research projects. Attention will also be given to producing a research proposal. |
| Course description |
This course is compulsory for students intending to undertake the MSc dissertation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | The topics covered in this course are integrated with those covered in previous courses. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain scientific and statistical concepts.
- Design, plan, analyse (using Minitab) and write-up simple experiments.
- Apply scientific and statistical methods in research projects.
- Discuss statistical issues with a statistician.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Methodology,statistics,data,science,communication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Bryony Lancaster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
Email: bryony.lancaster@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 6272
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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