BEW4000

Research methods 1

(BUS)

Professor Ron Davison

6 points + Berwick, Gippsland, Malaysia, Peninsula + First or second semester, depending on the campus

Synopsis: On completion of this subject students will be able to formulate a research proposal, develop hypotheses, identify appropriate research methodologies and prepare a research thesis. Topics include: the philosophy of qualitative/interpretive and quantitative research; qualitative/interpretive and quantitative research designs; quasi-experiments and experiments in the field; interview-based research designs; ethnography/participant observation and case study research design; documentation and observation research design; context/textual data analysis; ethical issues in research; research report writing.

Assessment: Research proposal: 20% + Literature review: 30% + Research hypotheses: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 40%