Overview
Doing social science research requires us to think conceptually, to systematically plan how we might obtain valid information relevant to the research questions we are asking, and to analyse information. Because social science research draws on people's experiences, its conduct inevitably raises ethical and political questions. In this unit, we … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Dharmalingam Arunachalam
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Dharmalingam Arunachalam
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
An understanding of the strengths, limitations and appropriate applications of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research;
2.
Knowledge of methods commonly used in both quantitative and qualitative research;
3.
Understanding of the theoretical, practical and ethical considerations in research;
4.
Knowledge of issues related to the design and implementation of social science research.
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Assignment 1
2 - Test
3 - Research proposal
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Anthropology
Behavioural studies
Criminology
Sociology
Behavioural studies
Criminology
Sociology