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WS4005 - Social Inquiry Analysis
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
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.
| Prerequisites: | (SS1103 OR SY2005 OR WS2007 OR SS2004) AND WS3515 |
Availabilities |
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| Study Period 1, External | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2022 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Nonie Harris. |
| 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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