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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.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
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Q36Graduate Diploma of Health and Ecology
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670Master of Education - Bunbury
670Master of Education
J14Master of Public Health
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SPAAFDSchool Leadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAFFSpecial Education Area of Specialisation
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010