AGR580 Research Methods (8)

Abstract

This subject is designed specifically for postgraduate students who will undertake a research project in agriculture and related fields. Students enrolled in this subject will be able to apply an appropriate methodological design to research proposals, acquire background on analytical descriptive and inferential statistical methods and gain a detailed understanding of the written aspects of methods in scientific research posters, papers and reports.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Internal	Orange Campus
Distance	Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGR580
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to distinguish the differences between descriptive and analytical thinking
be able to differentiate between the inductive and deductive paradigms of enquiry and the associated research methodologies to these two paradigms
be able to identify the integrative nature of the different components of the research process
be proficient in conducting literature reviews and setting up a research proposal
be able to acquire skills for descriptive and inferential analysis of research data
be able to publish for research purposes (eg research posters and scientific research papers and reports).

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Topic 1: Critical analysis
Topic 2: Paradigms of enquiry
Topic 3: The research process
Topic 4: The research project
Topic 5: Research publications: posters, reports and scientific papers

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