Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:44
The students will work in groups with a supervisor to investigate a specific research question using a dataset of nutrition data provided for this purpose. Findings will be written up as a short scientific communication. This course will develop student research skills through literature review, data analysis and interpretation, oral presentation of the results and writing up results for publication.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will provide experience of the research process in the field of nutritional data analysis. You will be assigned a supervisor to guide you through this process, and a defined research question to answer. Following a review of the literature, you will be provided with a dataset generated from human dietary intervention study to interrogate using SPSS statistical software. You will have the opportunity to present your research as appropriate for a scientific audience, as well as develop your skills in interpreting the data and research writing.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
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Information on the assessment will be provided on MyAberdeen and in a tutorial session. Feedback will be provided in the feedback box when marks are released on My Aberdeen. Student will be also ask to record and submit a presentation as back up. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 1 | Feedback Weeks | 3 | |
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Information on the assessment will be provided on MyAberdeen and in a tutorial session. Feedback will be provided in the feedback box when marks are released on MyAberdeen. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 46 | Feedback Weeks | 48 | |
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Information about this assessment will be provided on the course MyAberdeen site. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 9 | Feedback Weeks | 11 | |
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Info about preparing for the resit will be provided to the individual prior to the event. Individual feedback will be provided to the individual within 2 weeks of the resit taking place. |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Synthesise and review current scientific literature relevant to the project research question. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply appropriate statistical methods to address the project research questions. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse scientific data and interpret the research findings. |
| Procedural | Create | Present orally the project’s findings and create a short scientific communication suitable for publication. |
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