USING RESEARCH SKILLS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health
CREDIT VALUE: 1
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Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to think creatively and enquire independently to use research to solve problems.
In order to pass this unit, the learner needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit.
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
1. Be able to research questions related to a specific problem
1.1 Generate research questions related to a specific problem.
1.2 Plan the research to meet the requirements of the research questions.
1.3 Relate research questions to the problem.
1.4 Undertake the research in accordance with the plan.
2. Be able to assess research on a specific problem.
2.1 Evaluate the usefulness and relevance of the data.
2.2 Analyse factors that influenced the decisions taken in the researching.
2.3 Assess whether research findings met the research questions.
2.4 Analyse assumptions in research methodology.
2.5 Analyse the impact alternative research methods could have on the outcomes.
Learning Outcome 1 Be able to research questions related to a specific problem.
For this unit you need to complete a research activity on Fluoride.
Please ensure your research includes evidence to demonstrate that all the assessment criteria have been met. This may include photographs,