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RES5101 | Research Preparation: Methods of Research | ||
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |||
Credit Points: 20 | |||
Description: | |||
This unit is designed for students without prior training in research methods in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have not yet begun the design of a postgraduate research study (Honours, Master or PhD) or are at an early stage in the design of that study. For this reason the unit addresses both quantitative and qualitative research methods, recognising that most postgraduate students will choose one or other of these paradigms to frame their inquiries. The unit will provide the foundations and address the fundamental issues in social science research. It cannot encompass every possible research method. Students will be expected to build on these foundations when adopting a particular method for their research study. Students will be expected to develop basic level skills in applications of statistics in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have basic computational skills. Notwithstanding the limitations described above, the unit will require a sophisticated understanding of the basic concepts and issues and students will be expected to contribute at a postgraduate standard of competence. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
SPAAFH | Behaviour Management Area of Specialisation | ||
SPAAMN | Educational Leadership Area of Specialisation | ||
SPAAFE | Learning Difficulties Area of Specialisation | ||
SPAAFG | Literacy Education Area of Specialisation | ||
J44 | Master of Education | ||
SPAAFF | Special Education Area of Specialisation | ||
SPAAFC | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Area of Specialisation | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014