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Research Methods (ECOM90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject provides an overview of research methodology. It aims to introduce a range of skills that are likely to be encountered during the completion of a Research Project as well as in future research and professional work. These skills will include identifying and applying the appropriate econometric techniques, collecting data, examining the relevant literature and employing effective presentation techniques of results.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Identify the key components of applied econometrics research;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to a research question;
- Critically evaluate the literature relevant to research question;
- Effectively communicate research findings; and
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical approaches to research and work practices.
Generic skills
- High level of development: interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
- Moderate level of development: accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas; written and oral communication.
- Some level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; use of computer software.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
100 points in the Master of Applied Econometrics. [This is a capstone subject].
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 10 minute oral presentation. Week 6. (20%)
- Assignment 1 (report, 1,500 words). Week 6. (30%)
- 10 minute oral presentation. Week 12. (20%)
- Assignment 2 (report, 1,500 words). Week 12. (30%)
The subject is assessed on a PASS/FAIL basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jenny Lye Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 including lectures, seminars and presentations Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Applied Econometrics
Last updated: 3 November 2022