WS4005 - Social Inquiry Analysis

Introduction to research designs relevant to human services and social policy research; and qualitative and quantitative methods of information analysis.

Learning Outcomes

• Students should make considerable progress towards gaining: understanding of a number of research designs;
• ability to critically assess and consume research studies and proposals;
• ability to develop an applied social research investigation;
• knowledge of which research designs to use given research aims and parameters;
• skills in analysing qualitative and quantitative information;
• skills in reporting research.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Project plan - (30%) - Individual.

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.