BEW4000

Research methodology 1 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Ron Davison

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)

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%

Prohibitions: BEW4760