BX3181 - Social Surveys and Questionnaire Design
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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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, BU1108 AND 12 CREDIT POINTS |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Trimester 2
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Census Date 24-Jun-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 38 hours - Combined Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
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External,
Trimester 2
|
Census Date 24-Jun-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 0 hours
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 52
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Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 38 hours - Combined Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.