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BX3181 - Social Surveys and Questionnaire Design
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject focuses on data collection from a group of people and subsequent data analysis. The subject provides an overview of the methods used in survey research and explores the place of survey methods in the research process. The strengths and weakness of survey methods are discussed in relation to other research methods. Students are taken through the practical steps required to establish research objectives, develop a questionnaire or other survey instrument, undertake fundamental data analysis, and report the results in a meaningful way through tables, graphs, oral and written reports. Topics considered include measurement, sampling, instrument design, data collection, data analysis and data reporting with an emphasis on practical, reliable and ethical skills development.
Learning Outcomes
- appraise and design data collection instruments while applying sound principles of research ethics;
- apply and evaluate survey research methods;
- critically analyse and interpret survey data consistent with current standards.
Subject Assessment
- Questionnaire design - (30%) - Group
- Written > Proposal - (20%) - Group
- Written > Research report - (50%) - Individual.
| Prerequisites: | BU1007 OR PY2103, BU1108 OR BU1808 OR BU2108 AND 12 CREDIT POINTS |
Availabilities |
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census Date 06-Apr-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census Date 03-Aug-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 22-Jun-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Trimester 2, External | |
| Census Date 22-Jun-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
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