Unit 543 Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people

This unit is one of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. 1. Be able to justify a topic for research within services for health and social care or children and young people
   1. 1.1 Identify the area for the research project
   2. 1.2 Develop the aims and objectives of the research project
   3. 1.3 Explain ethical considerations that apply to the area of the research project
   4. 1.4 Complete a literature review of chosen area of research.
2. 2. Understand how the components of research are used
   1. 2.1 Critically compare different types of research
   2. 2.2 Evaluate a range of methods that can be used to collect data
   3. 2.3 Identify a range of tools that can be used to analyse data
   4. 2.4 Explain the importance of validity and reliability of data used within research.
3. 3. Be able to conduct a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people
   1. 3.1 Identify sources of support whilst conducting a research project
   2. 3.2 Formulate a detailed plan for a research project
   3. 3.3 Select research methods for the project
   4. 3.4 Develop research questions to be used within project
   5. 3.5 Conduct the research using identified research methods
   6. 3.6 Record and collate data.
4. 4. Be able to analyse research findings
   1. 4.1 Use data analysis methods to analyse the data
   2. 4.2 Draw conclusions from findings
   3. 4.3 Reflect how own research findings substantiate initial literature review
   4. 4.4 Make recommendations related to area of research
   5. 4.5 Identify potential uses for the research findings within practice.
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