IMS5036 - Information management and systems research methods

Leader: Kerry Tanner

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit deals with pragmatics of conducting research in information management and systems. On completion students will understand the characteristics of good research, and how it should be planned, conducted, and presented. They will be capable of evaluating alternative approaches to a research problem and develop analytical skills in presenting research results. A specific aim is to develop skills in rigorous research design and analysis of data. Various research design approaches will be discussed. The subject will cover data collection and analysis techniques for both qualitative and quantitative studies. Students wishing to take research degrees are expected to do this unit.

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Formal Supervised Assessment: 50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

IMS4036 or equivalent, or CSE4910

Prohibitions

LAR5011