6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
Research and research reporting helps businesses to make informed decisions about business strategy. Students taking this unit will gain a working knowledge of research methods and data analysis, which includes problem identification, hypothesis formulation and statistical testing. Students will also be provided with practical training in survey design and research report writing. The ability to analyse and synthesise research data is highly valued by industry.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- explain the research process
- identify a business research problem
- plan a research proposal
- design a survey
- analyse and interpret data
- prepare a research report.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 60% + Examination: 40%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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