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<p>Foundations of research methods and practices to conduct research in a practical setting, <br />
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prioritised needs and wants, robust design, software implementation and testing, gathering their early feedback, and enhancing the software
throughout the SDLC, including via user acceptance testing (UAT). Furthermore, I learnt and applied various project management methodologies in
traditional and modern SDLC models, such as TOGAF and Agile (both Scrum for delivery implementations and Kanban for fast-paced
discovery-/hypothesis testing-related work), to build a working prototype of a remote-controlled race car-related game as a software application.
In this team project, I learnt the importance of leveraging the team members' passion, skills, and expertise to design and deliver a software
systems to meet key users' requirements whilst promoting diversity and inclusion in car racing, and complying with applicable data privacy
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<h3>Unit 1: Scientific Investigation and Ethics</h3>
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<p>Research aims to explore, describe, and explain a situation or topic. The scientific method is a key approach to guide the
research endeavours and investigation in a cohesive and empirical direction. Thus, it involves observing, formulating hypotheses,
reasoning, and testing. Reasoning can be deductive or inductive, and either methods lead to inference, i.e., reaching a conclusion
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when people are involved. To understand and appreciate the importance of ethics in research, an ACM case study on "Dark UX Patterns"
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<p>Defining the focus of the research is time-consuming, but pivotal to set the research up for success.
A research idea is initially formulated and then specific research questions are derived, which
should be leveraged to write a research proposal. As a part of this proposal, critically reviewing
the literature to understand the current knowledge in the chosen field and identify gaps to fill wih own
research is fundamental to add value to knowledge. You can download my responses to my peers during
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<p>In this unit, I learnt various research designs (exploratory and conclusive, including descriptive research) and methods
(qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research). The focus of the research I aim to pursue is conclusive and quantitative,
thus focusing to analyse data quantitatively and leveraging such numerical insights to inform the delineation and selection
of a course of action to predict medication safety.
In this week, I had the chance to ponder on the discussion with my peers during the previous two units and provided a
summary post, which can be downloaded by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<p>This unit enabled me to learn tools to perform data collection, which are leveraged mainly in qualitative research,
but also in quantitative research. Case studies, focus groups, quantitative and qualitative observations were
investigated, and their advantages and drawbacks were analysed.
You can read my outline of the review of relevant literature pertaining to quantitative research by
clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<p>This unit enabled me to gain in-depth knowledge of methods for conducting interviews and gather information
as a part of qualitative research, including performing surveys. In this unit, I wrote a reflective post on the
Cambridge Analytica-related scandal, assessing the implications and impact of gathering users' data without
their informed consent, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<p>During this unit, differences between questionnaires and surveys were analysed and discussed. Furthermore,
four potential supervisors were contacted and two of them were identified as willing to supervise my project in the final
dissertation, which will involve Machine Learning on Apache Cassandra. Dr Cathryn Peoples and Dr Stefania Paladini will be
my first and second supervisors respectively. You can read some advantages that Cassandra databases can bring when
developing and delivering Machine Learning-driven applications by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<h3>Unit 7: Validity and Generalisability in Research</h3>
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<p>In this unit, I had the chance to appreciate the value of assessing and guaranteeing validity, generalisability, and reliability when
conducting research, to ensure a practical translation of research findings. In this week, I shared an
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/raw/main/collaborative_discussions/Collaborative%20discussion%20no.%202%20-%20Initial%20post.docx">initial post on the importance of
providing accurate information when undertaking research</a> and the ethical implications of not doing so.
During this unit, I had the opportunity to write and submit my literature review on Machine Learning-driven technologies
to predict medication safety for major depressive disorders or severe depression, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<p>In this unit, I had the chance to appreciate the value of statistical inference, thus leveraging a quantitative analysis of the data
to derive statistically valid inferences/conclusions about the population of interest. In this week, I shared
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/raw/main/collaborative_discussions/Unit%208_peer_responses.docx">my peer responses on the previous
week's collaborative discussion</a>.
During this unit, I had the opportunity to perform various exercises on inferential statistics and interpreting their results, as well as
writing an outline for my research proposal presentation, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<h3>Unit 9: Analysing Qualitative Data</h3>
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<p>In this unit, I had the chance to appreciate the value of leveraging appropriate statistical tests and data visualisation
techniques to respectively analyse qualitative data and portray salient insights from them. In this week, I shared a
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/raw/main/collaborative_discussions/Summary%20Post%20for%20Collaborative%20Discussion%20no.%202.docx">summary post on
the second collaborative discussion</a>.
During this unit, I had the opportunity to carry out various exercises leveraging statistical tests and representing inferences via various
visualisation techniques, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<p>In this unit, I had the opportunity to practise on research writing and reporting, as well as drafting and presenting my research
proposal. Thus, in this week, I created a
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/blob/main/unit_10/Transcript_presentation_assignment_2.docx">transcript of my
presentation</a> on leveraging Machine Learning to predict medication safety for depression regardless of its degree of severity.
During this unit, I had the chance to create and deliver a presentation on this topic, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<h3>Unit 11: Professional Development – Your e-Portfolio</h3>
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<p>In this unit, I could focus on reflecting upon my personal and professional development throughout this module. Thus, to summarise the knowledge
and skills I gained, I created a
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/blob/main/unit_11/Skills_matrix_RMPP_module.png">skills matrix</a> representing the skills of interest and the extent of competence in each
of them before and after taking this module on Research Methods and Professional Practice.
Furthermore, I carried out a
<a href="https://github.com/marianne-manaog/rmpp-module-activities/raw/main/unit_11/SWOT%20Analysis.docx">SWOT analysis</a> to further ponder on my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats towards delineating an action plan to continue my personal and professional development, which you can download by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<h3>Unit 12: Project Management and Managing Risk</h3>
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<p>In this unit, I learnt further about project management methodologies and frameworks for risk management. Furthermore, I
wrote my overall module reflections, which you can read by clicking ‘LEARN MORE’ below.</p>
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<h3>Reflections on Research Methods and Professional Practice</h3>
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<p>In this reflective piece, I summarised what I learnt on Research Methods and Professional Practice in this module,
the work I carried out throughout it, and their impact on my personal and professional development.
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