Modiwl XUE-4003:
Research Methods for Design
Research Methods for Design 2023-24
XUE-4003
2023-24
School Of Computer Science And Electronic Engineering
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Katie Roberts-Tyler
Overview
Referencing; Research planning; Human centred; User trips; Empathy maps; Focus groups; Interview; Empathetic research; Market analysis; Product positioning maps, and Data capture and Analysis methods
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -50-59% Knowledge of key area/principles. Understands the main elements of the subject area. Limited evidence of background study. Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy -good -60-69%. Strong knowledge • Understands most but not all of the subject area • Evidence of background study. Good presentation with accurate communication -excellent -70% or above. Comprehensive knowledge • Detailed understanding of subject area • Extensive background study. Excellent presentation with very accurate communication
Learning Outcomes
- Assess, justify and critique different approaches to design research, including methods and synthesis of data.
- Define research aims, question and appropriate methodologies.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of practitioner issues, for example in carrying out research projects, and the researcher's own position in the process.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methods literature and its practical applications.
- Synthesise data analysis in order to present salient findings in commercial context.
- Undertakes analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence/data and judges the appropriateness of the enquiry methodologies used. Recognises and argues for alternative approaches.
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Research Proposal
Weighting
40%
Due date
07/11/2023
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Reflection of the design research project
Weighting
60%
Due date
19/01/2024