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Refining the Sample and Data Collection

Within this topic will encourage you to examine the different sampling techniques whilst considering ethical issues

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  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    8 hours

The information within this topic will encourage you to examine the different sampling techniques whilst taking into consideration the ethical barriers and strategic procedures necessary to gain access to participants for healthcare research.

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This course is students enrolled on ARU’s MSc Mental Health and MSc Child and Adolescents Mental Health and Well-being programme

Who developed the course?

Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is a global university with campuses across the East of England. They are passionate about transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research.

  • Established

    1858
  • Location

    Cambridge, UK
  • World ranking

    Top 350Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018

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