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Research Methodology (EDUC90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Hawthorn)
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July
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
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Overview
Availability | July November |
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This subject introduces students to a variety of research methods used in a range of fields and provides fundamental knowledge that they need to make rational decisions about research strategies. The subject introduces research methods such as experimental, quasi-experimental, case studies and surveys. Further, it explores ethical constraints, codes of ethics and requirements for gaining ethical approval. A range of research strategies will be introduced through a critical examination of exemplar studies and examining the relationship between research questions and methods of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data. Students will be given guidance in developing researchable questions, writing research proposals and reports and conducting literature reviews. They will also be introduced to basic statistical analyses of data.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- begin to develop researchable questions in areas of research interest;
- write a research proposal;
- make appropriate choices about research strategies;
- review literature judiciously and systematically;
- understand and begin to apply the principles of gathering suitable data;
- understand and begin to conduct appropriate analyses of data;
- report findings accurately and concisely;
- demonstrate sensitivity to ethical issues raised by research with people;
- write an ethics application suitable for higher degree studies;
- begin to critically analyse own research and the research of others.
Last updated: 3 November 2022