Understand and evaluation of the epistemological and ontological differences between the different research methodologies. Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of research methods and identify appropriate methods related to specific research objectives.  Analysis of the main research issues that need to be considered when preparing quantitative and qualitative data for analysis. Thus developing personal skills and qualities necessary to successfully undertake research • Critical examination and evaluation of published research in finance 3. Individual Essay You will select two academic research peer-peer reviewed articles related to your degree subject area. You will undertake critical analysis of these papers, discussing epistemology/oncology issues, weakness/strengths of research methods, etc. This will the LO1 ('Understand and evaluate Epistemological and Ontological differences between different research methodologies') and LO3 ('Analysis of the main research issues that need to be considered when preparing quantitative and qualitative data for analysis. Thus developing personal skills and qualities necessary to successfully undertake research'). This is based on the Assurance of Learning: • Reflective Learner • Research, evaluate and synthesise information critically • Ethical awareness and understanding

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