SCY2261

Social research methods

(ART)

Naomi White

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: First-year SCY sequence or equivalent + Prohibition: WEL3110

Synopsis: Topics include the objectives of social research; an overview of the research process; the significance of theory for research; reviewing the literature; general problems in measurement; designing research; techniques for collecting, coding, processing, analysing and presenting qualitative data; writing research reports; ethical considerations in social research.

Assessment: Article review (1000 words): 20% + Group research design (2000 words): 40% + Test (3 hours): 40%