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Analytical Methods (ABPL90135)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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: 8 November 2024