The document outlines the aims, learning outcomes, and tasks for a unit on scientific investigation. The unit focuses on planning, conducting, analyzing results, and reporting on a scientific experiment. Learners will explore protocols for scientific investigations and work independently to design, execute, and present their own experiment on reducing electrical resistance in power lines. The tasks require learners to formulate a hypothesis, research their topic, develop an experimental method, collect and analyze data, and report conclusions backed by evidence from their results and background research.
NR 500 Massive Success / snaptutorial.comReynolds06
This document outlines the course information, assignments, discussions, and expectations for NR 500, an MSN nursing course. Over the 8-week period, students will complete discussions on topics like evidence-based practice, scholarly databases versus websites, and clinical significance. Assignments include a scavenger hunt worksheet, evaluating website credibility, searching for evidence on a clinical question, and creating a presentation on the master's-prepared nursing role applying AACN essentials. The goal is for students to develop skills in scholarly communication, research, and analyzing how the AACN essentials apply to advanced nursing practice.
130419 aminata sabane - a study of the impact of antipatterns on class test...Ptidej Team
The document presents the results of an empirical study on the impact of antipatterns on class testability. The study aimed to assess how antipattern classes affect testing effort compared to other classes, determine which antipatterns are most expensive to test, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of focusing testing on antipattern classes. The results show that antipattern classes generally have larger test suites than other classes, with some antipatterns like Lazy Class and Speculative Generality leading to significantly more test cases. Additionally, prioritizing testing of antipattern classes was found to be more cost-effective for finding defects than testing other classes. The document also discusses how refactoring can help reduce testing costs by lowering class testability metrics.
This document describes a qualitative metasummary method for synthesizing findings from mixed-method literature reviews. The method involves extracting findings from primary studies, grouping similar findings, abstracting the findings under descriptive labels, and calculating frequency and intensity effect sizes. The authors apply this method to studies on software engineering team performance. They find that the method produces transparent, auditible results well-connected to primary studies, but that calculating effect sizes is too simplistic and comparability between studies is challenging.
This document outlines the requirements for an exploration project in Physics IA. Students must choose a topic of personal interest related to physics and conduct research. They will write a 6-12 page report that will be assessed based on personal engagement, exploration, analysis, evaluation, and communication. The project allows students to demonstrate physics skills and knowledge while pursuing their own interests. It will be internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated.
201 - Using Qualitative Metasummary to Synthesize Empirical Findings in Liter...ESEM 2014
This document describes a study that used qualitative metasummary to synthesize findings from multiple empirical studies on software engineering teams. It discusses the metasummary method, which involves extracting findings, grouping them, abstracting them, and calculating frequency and intensity effect sizes. The researchers applied this method to studies on software engineering team performance. They found it produced a synthesis highly connected to the original findings but had limitations in comparability and integrating mixed data. Overall, qualitative metasummary was found to be useful for literature reviews in software engineering but could be improved.
This document provides guidance on creating an excellent Internal Assessment (IA) for the IB Physics course. The IA involves a 10-hour scientific investigation and 6-12 page write-up. It counts for 20% of the overall IB grade. Acceptable formats include hands-on labs, spreadsheet analysis, database extraction, or simulations. The IA is evaluated based on personal engagement, exploration, analysis, evaluation, and communication. Sample investigation topics are provided such as studying the effect of string tension on fundamental frequency or sugar concentration on refractive index. Students are instructed to submit their sample IA in two weeks.
This document discusses theories for how craters are formed on Earth and provides guidance for an experiment to investigate the relationship between impact speed and crater size. It notes that craters could be formed either by volcanic explosions or asteroids hitting the Earth. The experiment aims to study how crater depth or radius changes with the height, and therefore speed, at which an "asteroid" is dropped. It provides equations relating impact energy and velocity to help analyze the results and advises plotting data to investigate relationships between these factors and crater size.
NR 500 Massive Success / snaptutorial.comReynolds06
This document outlines the course information, assignments, discussions, and expectations for NR 500, an MSN nursing course. Over the 8-week period, students will complete discussions on topics like evidence-based practice, scholarly databases versus websites, and clinical significance. Assignments include a scavenger hunt worksheet, evaluating website credibility, searching for evidence on a clinical question, and creating a presentation on the master's-prepared nursing role applying AACN essentials. The goal is for students to develop skills in scholarly communication, research, and analyzing how the AACN essentials apply to advanced nursing practice.
130419 aminata sabane - a study of the impact of antipatterns on class test...Ptidej Team
The document presents the results of an empirical study on the impact of antipatterns on class testability. The study aimed to assess how antipattern classes affect testing effort compared to other classes, determine which antipatterns are most expensive to test, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of focusing testing on antipattern classes. The results show that antipattern classes generally have larger test suites than other classes, with some antipatterns like Lazy Class and Speculative Generality leading to significantly more test cases. Additionally, prioritizing testing of antipattern classes was found to be more cost-effective for finding defects than testing other classes. The document also discusses how refactoring can help reduce testing costs by lowering class testability metrics.
This document describes a qualitative metasummary method for synthesizing findings from mixed-method literature reviews. The method involves extracting findings from primary studies, grouping similar findings, abstracting the findings under descriptive labels, and calculating frequency and intensity effect sizes. The authors apply this method to studies on software engineering team performance. They find that the method produces transparent, auditible results well-connected to primary studies, but that calculating effect sizes is too simplistic and comparability between studies is challenging.
This document outlines the requirements for an exploration project in Physics IA. Students must choose a topic of personal interest related to physics and conduct research. They will write a 6-12 page report that will be assessed based on personal engagement, exploration, analysis, evaluation, and communication. The project allows students to demonstrate physics skills and knowledge while pursuing their own interests. It will be internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated.
201 - Using Qualitative Metasummary to Synthesize Empirical Findings in Liter...ESEM 2014
This document describes a study that used qualitative metasummary to synthesize findings from multiple empirical studies on software engineering teams. It discusses the metasummary method, which involves extracting findings, grouping them, abstracting them, and calculating frequency and intensity effect sizes. The researchers applied this method to studies on software engineering team performance. They found it produced a synthesis highly connected to the original findings but had limitations in comparability and integrating mixed data. Overall, qualitative metasummary was found to be useful for literature reviews in software engineering but could be improved.
This document provides guidance on creating an excellent Internal Assessment (IA) for the IB Physics course. The IA involves a 10-hour scientific investigation and 6-12 page write-up. It counts for 20% of the overall IB grade. Acceptable formats include hands-on labs, spreadsheet analysis, database extraction, or simulations. The IA is evaluated based on personal engagement, exploration, analysis, evaluation, and communication. Sample investigation topics are provided such as studying the effect of string tension on fundamental frequency or sugar concentration on refractive index. Students are instructed to submit their sample IA in two weeks.
This document discusses theories for how craters are formed on Earth and provides guidance for an experiment to investigate the relationship between impact speed and crater size. It notes that craters could be formed either by volcanic explosions or asteroids hitting the Earth. The experiment aims to study how crater depth or radius changes with the height, and therefore speed, at which an "asteroid" is dropped. It provides equations relating impact energy and velocity to help analyze the results and advises plotting data to investigate relationships between these factors and crater size.
This document describes changes of state between solids, liquids, and gases. It explains that:
- Solids melt when heated and particles gain enough energy to overcome bonding forces, becoming a liquid. Different substances have different melting points depending on bonding strength.
- Gases condense when cooled, as slower particle motion allows intermolecular forces to attract particles together into a liquid.
- Liquids evaporate when heated, as faster particle motion overcomes bonding forces and particles escape as a gas. Evaporation leads to boiling when it occurs throughout the liquid.
- The boiling point of a liquid depends on surrounding air pressure, with lower pressure resulting in a lower boiling point.
The document discusses different methods of heat transfer:
1. Conduction involves the transfer of thermal energy between objects in direct contact, such as a metal spoon heating up from a warm saucepan.
2. Convection involves the transfer of heat by fluid motion, such as a pan of soup heating up evenly as the hot liquid rises and cooler liquid sinks.
3. Radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, and does not require direct contact or a medium, allowing one object to heat another from a distance.
The document provides instructions for safely conducting experiments involving radioactive decay and using a Bunsen burner. It describes an experiment to measure the time it takes for three random pieces of popcorn to pop when heated in hot oil. Students are asked to record their measurement times, write a conclusion discussing the variability in pop times and its similarity to the uncertainty in radioactive decay.
This document discusses the properties of waves. It defines key terms like displacement, oscillation, amplitude, frequency, speed, and wavelength. It explains that all waves originate from a vibrating source called the medium, and that increasing the wavelength decreases the frequency of a wave while decreasing the wavelength increases the frequency.
1) Plate tectonics theory explains that tectonic plates are identified by the processes that occur at their margins, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
2) Various cultures around the world have developed folklore and myths to explain the causes of earthquakes, including: movements or actions of gods or demigods; the struggle of trapped winds underground; or as a punishment from God for human sinfulness.
3) These legends attribute earthquake causes to either natural phenomena unrelated to humans, or as a consequence of human behavior.
The document discusses evidence for the Big Bang theory of the origins and evolution of the universe, including the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation and estimates that date the universe to approximately 13.7 billion years old. It explores galaxy formation and examines how cosmologists use computer models and mathematics to simulate the Big Bang and formation of galaxies in the expanding universe.
Introduce waves as disturbances that transfer energy, Introduce software used in the unit to revise the link between pitch and frequency, Demonstrate transverse and longitudinal waves
This document outlines the tasks and assignments for a unit on scientific investigation. The unit focuses on developing investigative skills such as formulating hypotheses, planning experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting results. Learners will conduct a practical investigation on a topic of their choice, such as how various factors affect the resistance of a wire. The investigation involves researching the topic, designing and carrying out an experiment, and analyzing and reporting findings. A conference is held for learners to review their progress and receive feedback, and the unit culminates in a final report on the investigation.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of wireless sensor networks. It covers topics such as node architecture, operating systems, network protocols, and hands-on experience programming sensors. The course includes lectures, labs, assignments, a project, midterm exam, and final exam. The primary goal is for students to gain practical experience designing and implementing wireless sensor network systems.
This document outlines the requirements and assessment criteria for a research project on online dating in Dublin. It includes:
1. Four learning outcomes that will be assessed: implementing the research project according to agreed procedures; evaluating research outcomes; presenting research findings; and using appropriate research techniques.
2. Criteria for passing, merit, and distinction grades. Criteria include following the research plan, using a variety of sources, effective analysis and conclusions, timely submission of work.
3. Details of the tasks the student must complete, including conducting primary and secondary research, recording data, analyzing and interpreting results, and presenting findings in a report and presentation.
The research will examine consumer perceptions and business potential of
• Cooperated with fellow colleagues in a lab environment and experimented on the science of fluid flow through various types of piping and fittings.
• Researched the head loss that is caused in different piping including Venturi pipe, orifice plate, and elbow pipe fittings.
A pilot study is a small scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, adverse events, and improve upon the study design prior to performing a full-scale research project. It helps assess whether the research methods can be appropriately applied and determines if the proposed methods and analyses are appropriate for answering the research question. A pilot study aims to identify logistical issues or other problems that may occur so that they can be addressed before embarking on a full-scale research study.
This document outlines the assignments for a BTEC Level 3 National Award in Applied Science unit on fundamentals of science. The unit consists of 4 assignments that cover key topics: 1) volumetric analysis and chemical bonding, 2) cell structures and tissue identification, 3) energy transfers and calorimetry, and 4) communicating scientific information. Each assignment includes pass, merit, and distinction criteria assessing skills in practical procedures, data analysis, explanations, and comparisons to industrial applications or research papers.
The document discusses the importance of developing a research plan before conducting research. It notes that a research plan should include the overall purpose and how the outputs will be used and communicated. Key contents of a research plan are the research objective, problem definition, operational terms, methods, techniques, population, sampling, and data processing. Sections of a research plan include specific aims, background and significance, preliminary studies, and research design and methods. Developing a thorough research plan is important for organizing ideas and obtaining necessary feedback before beginning experimental work.
This document provides instructions and assessment criteria for students to design an experiment investigating the relationships between temperature, volume, and pressure in gases. Students will spend 5 lessons developing their experiment, which includes generating a question and hypothesis, designing a method, collecting and analyzing data, and evaluating their results. The document includes detailed rubrics to guide students in earning high marks by thoroughly explaining their question, hypothesis, method, data analysis, and evaluation.
1 London School of Business & Management QCF L.docxaryan532920
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London School of Business & Management
QCF Level 5- HND
Unit Outcomes Covered:
LO1 Understand how to formulate a research specification
LO2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and
to specification
LO3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
LO4 Be able to present the research outcomes
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Outcomes/ Grade
Descriptors
AC
1.1
AC
1.2
AC
1.3
AC
1.4
AC
1.5
AC
2.1
AC
2.2
AC
2.3
AC
3.1
AC
3.2
AC
3.3
AC
4.1
V V V V V V V V V V V V
Outcomes/ Grade
Descriptors
M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3
V V V V V V
Assessor: Signature: ______________ Date: ___/___/___
Centre No 79829
Unit No & Unit Title Unit 8: Research Project
Assessor’s Name Dr Knowledge Mpofu
Assignment Title & Type RP Individual Assignment
Date Set 17th January 2017
Due Date 10th April 2017
Semester / Academic
Year
January 2017 Semester
2
Assignment Brief
Introduction:
Relevant For All Tasks 1- 4
Research is a process of inquiry about problems that do not have immediate solutions. The world is full
of problems that require research-informed solutions. The purpose of research in business and
management contexts is to inform action and decision-making, while enhancing knowledge on how best
to address problems emerging in organisations. A systematic investigation is required through
qualitative and/or quantitative methodology in order to generate results (primary or secondary data) that
can help to inform actions and decision-making. The choice of appropriate methods for data collection
(e.g interviews and questionnaires) and data analysis is critical in order to produce useful information
and knowledge which is applicable for the organisation and other settings. High quality research
findings have implications for policy, practice and further research. Publishing results from research
studies in secondary sources such as books, journal articles business reports and on-line based
sources make it easier for the global community to access useful information and knowledge needed for
decision-making in business and management contexts (Saunders, Lewis and Thornhill, 2009).
.
Pursuing a research project will be a challenging and rewarding experience. This opportunity enables
you to carry out an in-depth original study on a topic of interest.
In this module, you are expected to develop skills of independent inquiry and critical analysis by
undertaking a research investigation on topic of interest within a business, management or
organisational context. You will be required to think about a problematic issue or problem in an
organisation that you want to investigate and conduct primary and secondary research accordingly, in
order to produce findings that should be analysed and clearly presented using appropriate methods.
The TASKS will include the following ::
Firstly: you will learn h ...
This document outlines the key components of a research design, which provides the overall plan for conducting research. It discusses 13 components that make up an effective research design: 1) introduction, 2) statement of the problem, 3) reference to previous studies, 4) objectives of the study, 5) definition of concepts, 6) hypothesis, 7) designing the experiment, 8) limitations of the study, 9) methodology and sampling, 10) processing, analysis and interpretation of data, 11) report writing and publication, 12) budget, and 13) chapter scheme. Having a well-designed research plan is important as it guides the researcher and helps ensure the study is conducted systematically and economically.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Plans By Malik Muhammad MehranMalik Mughal
This document provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative research plans. It defines key terms like research plan, discusses the purposes and significance of research plans, and outlines the main components and steps in developing a research plan, including defining the problem, reviewing literature, developing hypotheses and methods, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating results. The document emphasizes that a good research plan provides structure, facilitates evaluation, and guides conducting a successful study within budget and timeline.
ASSIGNMENT 2 - Research Proposal Weighting 30 tow.docxsherni1
ASSIGNMENT 2 - Research Proposal
Weighting: 30% towards final grade
Word limit: 3000 (-/+10%) – text only, excluding tables, appendices, references,
covers page, contents.
This is an individual piece of work
Apply the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System throughout the
report.
Use the structure appearing below:
Research Proposal Specifics
You are about to commence a new research project in a field of your choice.
You are expected to write a report that constitutes a research proposal.
1. Working individually, you will:
- Have chosen a clear and specific research question/ aim/ hypothesis for your research;
- Have contextualised your research question/ aim within the academic literature;
- Understand the philosophical and methodological bases for your research;
- Have a sound method to address the research question/ aim/ hypothesis.
2. Use Harvard style in-text citation and referencing.
3. Do not copy any materials you use word for word unless you identify these sections clearly as
quotations.
4. If you paraphrase any materials, you must identify sources through in-text referencing.
5. This is an individual assignment please do not work closely with anyone else.
6. Write 3000 words (+ or – 10%) excluding the header sheet, cover page, contents page, reference
list, footnotes and appendices.
Marks for criteria: Criteria
10% Focus and Completion Does the proposal
address the set tasks in a meaningful
manner?
20% Research Objective Does the proposal
clearly articulate
20% Synthesis and Soundness Does the
proposal place the research objective in
the context of the relevant academic
literature and any relevant past studies?
Does the discussion demonstrate a
comprehensive understanding of that
literature?
30% Research Methods and Methodology Does
the proposal sensibly outline methods for
accessing sources of data that will address
or answer the research objective? Is the
method consistent with the methodology?
10% Clarity of Approach Is the proposal well
organised, logically constructed and
attentive to the needs of the reader? Does
the timeline include an Gantt chart or key
milestones for research?
10% Mechanical Soundness Is the portfolio
clearly written, spell
Structuring the research proposal
1. Introduction (~200 words)
Explain the issue you are examining and why it is significant.
Describe the general area to be studied
Explain why this area is important to the general area under study (e.g., psychology of
language, second language acquisition, teaching methods)
2. Background/Review of the Literature (~1000 words)
A description of what has already known about this area and short discussion of why the background
studies are not sufficient.
Summarise what is already known about the field. Include a summary of the basic
background information on the topic gleaned from your literature re ...
The document introduces scientific skills and the investigation process. It provides a continuum of skills from stages 3 to 5 of the current NSW syllabus and years 3 to 10 of the Australian curriculum. The key stages of an investigation are outlined as making observations, proposing explanations, predicting outcomes, testing predictions, and explaining or modifying understanding based on whether predictions are supported. Student-led investigations are proposed as a hands-on way to demonstrate a scientific concept, have students question and experiment, and then report their findings.
This document outlines the typical sections and components of a science research paper, including an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, and conclusion. It discusses key elements like stating a clear purpose, hypotheses, methods, data analysis, findings, and recommendations. The document provides guidance on how to structure and present each section to effectively communicate the research.
Mark scheme for the geographical enquiryDavid Rogers
This document outlines a mark scheme for assessing a geographical enquiry. It provides descriptors for assessing students' knowledge and understanding, application, and skills. For knowledge and understanding, it evaluates the details students recall about their hypothesis, the terms they use, their understanding, and the conclusions they draw. For application, it assesses how students apply their knowledge to geographical ideas, concepts and theories. For skills, it evaluates the techniques students use to collect, present, and analyze data, how they evaluate their methods and data, and their communication skills. It also provides notes advising students that they do not need to write a methodology, and giving strategies for students to access marks related to applying their wider geographical understanding. Finally, it outlines some
This document describes changes of state between solids, liquids, and gases. It explains that:
- Solids melt when heated and particles gain enough energy to overcome bonding forces, becoming a liquid. Different substances have different melting points depending on bonding strength.
- Gases condense when cooled, as slower particle motion allows intermolecular forces to attract particles together into a liquid.
- Liquids evaporate when heated, as faster particle motion overcomes bonding forces and particles escape as a gas. Evaporation leads to boiling when it occurs throughout the liquid.
- The boiling point of a liquid depends on surrounding air pressure, with lower pressure resulting in a lower boiling point.
The document discusses different methods of heat transfer:
1. Conduction involves the transfer of thermal energy between objects in direct contact, such as a metal spoon heating up from a warm saucepan.
2. Convection involves the transfer of heat by fluid motion, such as a pan of soup heating up evenly as the hot liquid rises and cooler liquid sinks.
3. Radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, and does not require direct contact or a medium, allowing one object to heat another from a distance.
The document provides instructions for safely conducting experiments involving radioactive decay and using a Bunsen burner. It describes an experiment to measure the time it takes for three random pieces of popcorn to pop when heated in hot oil. Students are asked to record their measurement times, write a conclusion discussing the variability in pop times and its similarity to the uncertainty in radioactive decay.
This document discusses the properties of waves. It defines key terms like displacement, oscillation, amplitude, frequency, speed, and wavelength. It explains that all waves originate from a vibrating source called the medium, and that increasing the wavelength decreases the frequency of a wave while decreasing the wavelength increases the frequency.
1) Plate tectonics theory explains that tectonic plates are identified by the processes that occur at their margins, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
2) Various cultures around the world have developed folklore and myths to explain the causes of earthquakes, including: movements or actions of gods or demigods; the struggle of trapped winds underground; or as a punishment from God for human sinfulness.
3) These legends attribute earthquake causes to either natural phenomena unrelated to humans, or as a consequence of human behavior.
The document discusses evidence for the Big Bang theory of the origins and evolution of the universe, including the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation and estimates that date the universe to approximately 13.7 billion years old. It explores galaxy formation and examines how cosmologists use computer models and mathematics to simulate the Big Bang and formation of galaxies in the expanding universe.
Introduce waves as disturbances that transfer energy, Introduce software used in the unit to revise the link between pitch and frequency, Demonstrate transverse and longitudinal waves
This document outlines the tasks and assignments for a unit on scientific investigation. The unit focuses on developing investigative skills such as formulating hypotheses, planning experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting results. Learners will conduct a practical investigation on a topic of their choice, such as how various factors affect the resistance of a wire. The investigation involves researching the topic, designing and carrying out an experiment, and analyzing and reporting findings. A conference is held for learners to review their progress and receive feedback, and the unit culminates in a final report on the investigation.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of wireless sensor networks. It covers topics such as node architecture, operating systems, network protocols, and hands-on experience programming sensors. The course includes lectures, labs, assignments, a project, midterm exam, and final exam. The primary goal is for students to gain practical experience designing and implementing wireless sensor network systems.
This document outlines the requirements and assessment criteria for a research project on online dating in Dublin. It includes:
1. Four learning outcomes that will be assessed: implementing the research project according to agreed procedures; evaluating research outcomes; presenting research findings; and using appropriate research techniques.
2. Criteria for passing, merit, and distinction grades. Criteria include following the research plan, using a variety of sources, effective analysis and conclusions, timely submission of work.
3. Details of the tasks the student must complete, including conducting primary and secondary research, recording data, analyzing and interpreting results, and presenting findings in a report and presentation.
The research will examine consumer perceptions and business potential of
• Cooperated with fellow colleagues in a lab environment and experimented on the science of fluid flow through various types of piping and fittings.
• Researched the head loss that is caused in different piping including Venturi pipe, orifice plate, and elbow pipe fittings.
A pilot study is a small scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, adverse events, and improve upon the study design prior to performing a full-scale research project. It helps assess whether the research methods can be appropriately applied and determines if the proposed methods and analyses are appropriate for answering the research question. A pilot study aims to identify logistical issues or other problems that may occur so that they can be addressed before embarking on a full-scale research study.
This document outlines the assignments for a BTEC Level 3 National Award in Applied Science unit on fundamentals of science. The unit consists of 4 assignments that cover key topics: 1) volumetric analysis and chemical bonding, 2) cell structures and tissue identification, 3) energy transfers and calorimetry, and 4) communicating scientific information. Each assignment includes pass, merit, and distinction criteria assessing skills in practical procedures, data analysis, explanations, and comparisons to industrial applications or research papers.
The document discusses the importance of developing a research plan before conducting research. It notes that a research plan should include the overall purpose and how the outputs will be used and communicated. Key contents of a research plan are the research objective, problem definition, operational terms, methods, techniques, population, sampling, and data processing. Sections of a research plan include specific aims, background and significance, preliminary studies, and research design and methods. Developing a thorough research plan is important for organizing ideas and obtaining necessary feedback before beginning experimental work.
This document provides instructions and assessment criteria for students to design an experiment investigating the relationships between temperature, volume, and pressure in gases. Students will spend 5 lessons developing their experiment, which includes generating a question and hypothesis, designing a method, collecting and analyzing data, and evaluating their results. The document includes detailed rubrics to guide students in earning high marks by thoroughly explaining their question, hypothesis, method, data analysis, and evaluation.
1 London School of Business & Management QCF L.docxaryan532920
1
London School of Business & Management
QCF Level 5- HND
Unit Outcomes Covered:
LO1 Understand how to formulate a research specification
LO2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and
to specification
LO3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
LO4 Be able to present the research outcomes
GRADING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Outcomes/ Grade
Descriptors
AC
1.1
AC
1.2
AC
1.3
AC
1.4
AC
1.5
AC
2.1
AC
2.2
AC
2.3
AC
3.1
AC
3.2
AC
3.3
AC
4.1
V V V V V V V V V V V V
Outcomes/ Grade
Descriptors
M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3
V V V V V V
Assessor: Signature: ______________ Date: ___/___/___
Centre No 79829
Unit No & Unit Title Unit 8: Research Project
Assessor’s Name Dr Knowledge Mpofu
Assignment Title & Type RP Individual Assignment
Date Set 17th January 2017
Due Date 10th April 2017
Semester / Academic
Year
January 2017 Semester
2
Assignment Brief
Introduction:
Relevant For All Tasks 1- 4
Research is a process of inquiry about problems that do not have immediate solutions. The world is full
of problems that require research-informed solutions. The purpose of research in business and
management contexts is to inform action and decision-making, while enhancing knowledge on how best
to address problems emerging in organisations. A systematic investigation is required through
qualitative and/or quantitative methodology in order to generate results (primary or secondary data) that
can help to inform actions and decision-making. The choice of appropriate methods for data collection
(e.g interviews and questionnaires) and data analysis is critical in order to produce useful information
and knowledge which is applicable for the organisation and other settings. High quality research
findings have implications for policy, practice and further research. Publishing results from research
studies in secondary sources such as books, journal articles business reports and on-line based
sources make it easier for the global community to access useful information and knowledge needed for
decision-making in business and management contexts (Saunders, Lewis and Thornhill, 2009).
.
Pursuing a research project will be a challenging and rewarding experience. This opportunity enables
you to carry out an in-depth original study on a topic of interest.
In this module, you are expected to develop skills of independent inquiry and critical analysis by
undertaking a research investigation on topic of interest within a business, management or
organisational context. You will be required to think about a problematic issue or problem in an
organisation that you want to investigate and conduct primary and secondary research accordingly, in
order to produce findings that should be analysed and clearly presented using appropriate methods.
The TASKS will include the following ::
Firstly: you will learn h ...
This document outlines the key components of a research design, which provides the overall plan for conducting research. It discusses 13 components that make up an effective research design: 1) introduction, 2) statement of the problem, 3) reference to previous studies, 4) objectives of the study, 5) definition of concepts, 6) hypothesis, 7) designing the experiment, 8) limitations of the study, 9) methodology and sampling, 10) processing, analysis and interpretation of data, 11) report writing and publication, 12) budget, and 13) chapter scheme. Having a well-designed research plan is important as it guides the researcher and helps ensure the study is conducted systematically and economically.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Plans By Malik Muhammad MehranMalik Mughal
This document provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative research plans. It defines key terms like research plan, discusses the purposes and significance of research plans, and outlines the main components and steps in developing a research plan, including defining the problem, reviewing literature, developing hypotheses and methods, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating results. The document emphasizes that a good research plan provides structure, facilitates evaluation, and guides conducting a successful study within budget and timeline.
ASSIGNMENT 2 - Research Proposal Weighting 30 tow.docxsherni1
ASSIGNMENT 2 - Research Proposal
Weighting: 30% towards final grade
Word limit: 3000 (-/+10%) – text only, excluding tables, appendices, references,
covers page, contents.
This is an individual piece of work
Apply the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System throughout the
report.
Use the structure appearing below:
Research Proposal Specifics
You are about to commence a new research project in a field of your choice.
You are expected to write a report that constitutes a research proposal.
1. Working individually, you will:
- Have chosen a clear and specific research question/ aim/ hypothesis for your research;
- Have contextualised your research question/ aim within the academic literature;
- Understand the philosophical and methodological bases for your research;
- Have a sound method to address the research question/ aim/ hypothesis.
2. Use Harvard style in-text citation and referencing.
3. Do not copy any materials you use word for word unless you identify these sections clearly as
quotations.
4. If you paraphrase any materials, you must identify sources through in-text referencing.
5. This is an individual assignment please do not work closely with anyone else.
6. Write 3000 words (+ or – 10%) excluding the header sheet, cover page, contents page, reference
list, footnotes and appendices.
Marks for criteria: Criteria
10% Focus and Completion Does the proposal
address the set tasks in a meaningful
manner?
20% Research Objective Does the proposal
clearly articulate
20% Synthesis and Soundness Does the
proposal place the research objective in
the context of the relevant academic
literature and any relevant past studies?
Does the discussion demonstrate a
comprehensive understanding of that
literature?
30% Research Methods and Methodology Does
the proposal sensibly outline methods for
accessing sources of data that will address
or answer the research objective? Is the
method consistent with the methodology?
10% Clarity of Approach Is the proposal well
organised, logically constructed and
attentive to the needs of the reader? Does
the timeline include an Gantt chart or key
milestones for research?
10% Mechanical Soundness Is the portfolio
clearly written, spell
Structuring the research proposal
1. Introduction (~200 words)
Explain the issue you are examining and why it is significant.
Describe the general area to be studied
Explain why this area is important to the general area under study (e.g., psychology of
language, second language acquisition, teaching methods)
2. Background/Review of the Literature (~1000 words)
A description of what has already known about this area and short discussion of why the background
studies are not sufficient.
Summarise what is already known about the field. Include a summary of the basic
background information on the topic gleaned from your literature re ...
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Unit 3 booklet
1. Diploma in Applied Science
(Forensic Science)
UNIT 3 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
2. Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science)
Unit 3 Scientific Investigation
Aims and purpose
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to explore the protocols associated with scientific
investigations. The unit is based around working as a research scientist, setting up an idea,
testing it and then reporting the findings.
Unit introduction
In many research and development, analytical and pilot scale laboratories technicians are
employed to safely carry out new practical investigations following prescribed laboratory
procedures and repeating them to ensure consistent results are obtained. This science
practical investigation unit is designed to allow learners to develop and demonstrate their
science knowledge, practical and project management skills. The investigation should be
carried out in stages where learners should discuss with their tutor how they will plan, carry
out and analyse the results of their experiment and present it as a scientific report. Learners
may be asked to carry out a practical investigation that has been designed by somebody else
or to suggest their own design. The topic chosen for the scientific investigation will depend on
the course pathway the learner is following and the resources and equipment available. This
unit places an emphasis on Health and Safety issues and on the learner’s ability to plan,
implement their ideas, collect and use data and draw conclusions from the results of the
investigation. One investigation should be used to cover all the outcomes, although the
experiment may be repeated on several occasions to ensure that the results are correct and
accurate. It is not intended that learners should use skills, techniques and information gained
from other units. This unit may be linked with many other units in the programme but it is
intended that the investigation used is chosen specifically for this unit.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1. Be able to plan an investigation relevant to the area of study
2. Be able to undertake the planned investigation, using appropriate scientific principles
3. Be able to collect, collate and analyse the results from the investigation
4. Be able to draw conclusions from the investigation.
3. Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science)
Task 1
You are working for a company making electrical power lines and due to the recenrt austerity
measures brought in by the coalition government you have been asked to review material
selection for these power lines. Resistance is what causes millions of pounds of waste due to
loss of electrical energy via heating. How can this be reduced?
P1 state the objectives and hypothesis relating to the investigation
P2 produce a list of relevant research resources using a recognised protocol for recording
them
P3 produce a realistic working plan for the experiment including health and safety
assessments
M1 analyse the research information and discuss its relevance to the planned experiment
D1 evaluate the different approaches considered for the investigation, justifying the
hypothesis chosen
You need to complete the following task
• State what you plan to achieve P1
• Produce a concise hypothesis P1
• Use research notes, and list your notes in rough according to the suggested protocol
ready to reproduce them for your final report P2
• Draw a table of your research references showing the information from each
concerning your chosen topic of investigation. Analyse which ones are relevant to your
work and which ones are not and discuss giving reasons M1
• Write out a method P3
• Outline any other methods you may have considered and give reasons to justify your
final choice D1
Grading tips
To achieve P1, P2 and M1 make sure you provide good points of reference and background
information from many sources. List each source as you work through them. To achieve P3
include descriptions of the main aspects covered in ‘Method’ in the textbook. There are
various ways to approach the investigation, make sure you evaluate them fully to achieve D1
Deadline:_____December 11th___________
4.
5. Task 2
You are now ready to test your wires to determine ways to reduce resistance. There are new
recruits who have just started working for the company who need to be shown Good
Laboratory Practice. Show them how it is done.
P4 demonstrate the required manipulative skills to assemble relevant equipment and material
P5 safely carry out the planned investigation
P6 demonstrate the ability to accurately record the results obtained, using scientific protocols
M2 justify the choice of experimental techniques (and their modification if any) as a means of
increasing accuracy, reliability and validity
D2 evaluate the effectiveness of the investigative procedures, suggesting how these could be
improved
You need to complete the following task
• Arrange and assemble your apparatus from your working plan, following health and
safety guidelines P4
• Carry out your practical activity using GLP, observing safe working practices and
demonstrating good manipulative and observational skills P5
• Make notes of your observations and measurements in a suitable format P6 PART
• Justify why the equipment you are using is suitable. Comment on any alternative
methods to achieve the same results, and include a discussion on the accuracy and
precision of the methods used M2
• Evaluate your procedure and provide a detailed list of improvements that could be
made to your procedure D2
Grading tips
Identify the apparatus needed and place at your workstation ready to assemble for P4. A
practice run may be a good idea. Exaggerate your observations to make sure your tutor
witnesses your work for P5. To achieve P6 your work must be accurately recorded. For M2,
make a list of modifications you made to complete the activity. To achieve D2, break down the
procedure into a series of steps and outline improvements at each step explaining how the
change may affect the outcome.
Deadline _______December 18th 2010__________
6. Task 3
You are now ready to show your data that you have obtained from the investigation. It is to be
presented to your peers so they can verify your findings. Use a variety of forms of information
to present your data properly.
P6 demonstrate the ability to accurately record the results obtained, using scientific protocols
P7 analyse the results obtained using appropriate statistical techniques
M3 justify the statistical techniques used by relating them to the validity of their findings
You need to complete the following task
• Produce a table of results for an investigation which includes correct units, accuracy of
recording and precision to acceptable significant figures (P6) PART
• Conduct statistical tests to analyse your data and draw a conclusion (P7)
• Comment on the method you used to analyse the data. Does the conclusion meet your
expectations and does the statistical method provide evidence for this? (M3)
Grading tips
To achieve P6 your notes taken during the practical should be sufficient as long as they are
neat. Work through your maths carefully, keeping track of your units (if any) and prefixes. Get
them checked by friends, or tutors to get P7. To complete M3, a graph may help. Is the
chosen statistical method the most appropriate?
Deadline _______January 8th 2011__________
7. Task 4
You have now had your investigation checked by your peers so it is now time to publish your
work for your department manager. The findings from your work will be used to inform the
companies long-term planning when selecting how to build new power lines more cost-
effectively. This is due by the end of the week.
P8 explain the conclusions gained from the investigation
P9 present the conclusions in a format that uses accepted scientific protocol and language.
M4 justify the conclusions made, drawing on primary and secondary research data.
D3 using scientific protocols evaluate the outcomes of your investigation.
You need to complete the following task
• Present your results in tables or graphical forms (P9)
• Draw conclusion from these, explaining any relationships which may appear in the
results, and if the results confirm or negate your hypothesis (P8)
• Provide sound reasons for your conclusions and reinforce your points with research
information (M4)
• Evaluate the reliability of your findings and the investigation technique, including
suggested improvements or possible further testing (D3)
Grading tips
Tables and graphs must be labeled with the correct units. Scatter points must be small and
accurately displayed on suitable graph paper to achieve P9. This then be explained clearly
what they are showing for P8. Give a clear statement from background research and attempt
to link it to your results for M4. Try to demonstrate the quality of your investigation to the
reader by considering every stage within your report to achieve D3.
Deadline ________January 15th 2011_________
8. Outline of evidence requirements
Assessment
Assessment Description Complete Assignment
criteria
state the objectives and hypothesis relating
P1 3.1
to the investigation
produce a list of relevant research
P2 resources using a recognised protocol for 3.1
recording them
produce a realistic working plan for the
P3 experiment including health and safety 3.1
assessments
analyse the research information and
M1 discuss its relevance to the planned 3.1
experiment
evaluate the different approaches
D1 considered for the investigation, justifying 3.1
the hypothesis chosen
demonstrate the required manipulative
P4 skills to assemble relevant equipment and 3.2
materials
P5 safely carry out the planned investigation 3.2
justify the choice of experimental
techniques (and their modification if any) as
M2 3.2
a means of increasing accuracy, reliability
and validity
evaluate the effectiveness of the
D2 investigative procedures, suggesting how 3.2
these could be improved
demonstrate the ability to accurately record
P6 the results obtained, using scientific 3.2, 3.3
protocols
analyse the results obtained using
P7 3.3
appropriate statistical techniques
justify the statistical techniques used by
M3 3.3
relating them to the validity of their findings
explain the conclusions gained from the
P8 3.4
investigation
present the conclusions in a format that
P9 uses accepted scientific protocol and 3.4
language.
justify the conclusions made, drawing on
M4 3.4
primary and secondary research data.
using scientific protocols evaluate the
D3 3.4
outcomes of your investigation.