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Analytical Methods (ABPL90135)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject surveys some methodological approaches that are relevant to analysis of urban systems and urban planning processes. Students will be equipped to analyse both primary and secondary data, understand and apply essential principles of both qualitative and quantitative methods, and identify the context for their appropriate use. Students will be trained to critically assess shortcomings of data sources and methods, and consider the impact this has on the conclusions drawn. Overall, the subject facilitates the development of skills and knowledge regarding the use, collection, analysis, and representation of information. This will be utilized in future subjects and practice as planners. It is divided into three parts:
Part 1. Universal Concepts in Research
Part 2. Quantitative Research
Part 3. Qualitative Research
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critique and adapt appropriate research processes toward decoding planning processes and other problems related to the built and social environments
- Understand the principles of gathering and analysis of primary and secondary data
- Understand and apply qualitative and quantitative methods in appropriate contexts
- Critically assess the shortcomings of a range of data sources and methods, and evaluate the impact this has on conclusions drawn
- Communicate effectively about items 1-4 above in the language of the discipline
Generic skills
- To be critical and creative thinkers
- To reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- To achieve the expansion of analytical and cognitive skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Methodology Journal (MJ, individually assessed), weekly or bi-monthly
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Peer review, Rating for Selected MJ Entries (individual task), week 7 and 14
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Self Rating of Peer Review (individually assessed), week 8 and 14
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Presentation of selected MJ Entries (Oral; individually assessed equivalent to 1000 words), rotating weeks
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jennifer Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1x2 hour lecture per week; 1x1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Bryman, Alan. Social research methods Oxford Univesity Press 2016 (5th edition)
or
Bryman, Alan. Social research methods Oxford Univesity Press 2012 (4th edition)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Urban Planning Informal specialisation Cost Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Major Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Research and Development Informal specialisation Project Management Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Cost Management Major Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024