units

ATS2831

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 26 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSchool of Applied Media and Social Sciences, Gippsland
OfferedBerwick First semester 2013 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2013 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Mark Symmons

Notes

Previously coded SCY2817

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to the basic concepts necessary for understanding and undertaking research in the social and psychological sciences. A range of research methods and the situations in which those methods can be appropriately applied are explored, along with general research design, research ethics, data collection techniques, and research reporting.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students should have:

  1. Familiarity with the stages and content of a research project;
  2. The ability to describe a range of methods used in conducting social research along with their strengths and weaknesses;
  3. Improved their proficiency in research reporting skills;
  4. Extended their ability to critically evaluate published research;
  5. Prepared themselves for undertaking research in the social sciences or psychology.

Assessment

Written work (2700 words): 60%
Examination (2-hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Mark Symmons

Contact hours

One 1-hour lecture per week
One 1-hour tutorial per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology
Psychological studies

Prerequisites

24 points in any discipline

Prohibitions

ATS2397, ATS3397, BHS2110, BHS3110, COG1112, SCY2817