AFX4018 - Research dissertation

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Students conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to their study; derive appropriate hypotheses for testing; devise an empirical test of the hypotheses showing regard to practical problems of conducting research, ethical considerations, and principles of scientific method; conduct a planned study and manage any problems arising in the date collection; select and conduct an appropriate analysis of the data; and write a report on the project, showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• implement a research proposal
• recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions
• complete a research dissertation
• develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with a research dissertation.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Contact hours

24 hours per week

Prerequisites

AFX4000 and AFX4010

Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in course 0181 or 0171 to undertake this unit