HCS204 Research Methods (8)

Abstract

This subject will introduce students to research strategies in the Human Services and teach them to interpret research findings as well as conduct research in their own right. The subject will examine various methods of research, both qualitative and quantitative. Within future practice, students will often need to conduct research or oversee the research of others. This subject will introduce students to this process. By the end of the subject they should be able to write a research proposal as well as be able to make sense of the findings of others.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	Dubbo Campus
On Campus	Port Macquarie
On Campus	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of various research methods
be able to critically evaluate research reports
be able to prepare a research proposal concerning social issues

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Research Methods: Introduction to social research; Research process; Ethics; Sampling; Surveys and Interviews; Evaluation; Action Research and other methods; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; Statistics; Action Research and other methods; Research Report

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