Advanced Quantitative Research Methods Level 7 (7KNIP042)

Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

Course Overview

This module forms part of the MRES Clinical Research. The module contributes to your programme of study by providing a solid grounding in quantitative research methods, providing you with skills for designing, conducting and appraising your own and others’ research. This is the first module of the programme and provides a foundation for your research methods training, complemented by the Advanced Qualitative Research Methods module taken in term 2.

29 September 2025 - 11 November 2025

Places: Course closed

Delivery mode: Blended

Application deadline: 31 August 2025

Places: Course closed

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Course features

The content of this module will include:

  • Research design and data collection approaches.
  • Surveys, case-control, and cohort studies.
  • Clinical trials.
  • Prognostic and diagnostic tests.
  • Data types and distribution.
  • Access and ethics.
  • Hypothesis testing.
  • Samples and populations.
  • Approaches to analyses: comparisons, regression, correlation.
  • Analysis of categorical and continuous data.
  • Combining the results of independent studies.

Learning outcomes

  • Advanced understanding of key approaches in quantitative health research.
  • Advanced understanding of the application and use of appropriate quantitative research methods.
  • Advanced understanding of stages involved in undertaking quantitative research methods.
  • Advanced understanding of stages involved in undertaking quantitative research.
  • Advanced critical appraisal skills to interrogate the application of quantitative research approaches and methods.
  • Advanced skills in selecting and conducting appropriate statistical tests for quantitative data.
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Entry Requirements

This module is designed for healthcare professionals.

Assessment

Group presentation on a research proposal.

Further information

Teaching schedule

29/09/2025, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11

Assessment 13/01/2026  

Course code:

7KNIP042

Credit level:

7

Credit value:

30

Duration:

3 months

Full Price:

£3,650.00

Who will I be taught by

Dr Vasiliki Tzouvara

Lecturer in Mental Health and Psychological Trauma

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