Social research methods
N White
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield
*
Prerequisites: First-year SCY sequence or equivalent
Objectives On completion of this subject, students can expect to be knowledgeable about strategies and techniques that are available at different stages of qualitative research; be aware of choices and constraints in relation to different types of research designs; view research as a creative problem-solving activity; be aware of ethical considerations in research; have knowledge and skills that will enable them to carry out research.
Synopsis The objectives of social research. An overview of the research process. The significance of theory for research. Reviewing the literature. General problems in measurement. Designing research. Techniques for collecting, coding, processing, analysing and presenting qualitative data. Writing research reports. Ethical considerations in social research.
Assessment Reviews of two research reports (750 words each): 10% each
* Individual research proposal (2000 words): 40%
* Workshop
presentation and paper (1000 words): 20%
* 2 Group research designs (750
words each): 10% each
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