HRS410 Honours Research Methods (8)
Abstract
Students completing this subject will have the capacity to identify and justify an appropriate approach to research methodology.This subject introduces students to the research methods and encourages an appreciation of why and how research is generated. Topics include the philosophical underpinning of research traditions, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, development of a researchable question, and critiquing research. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus | On Campus | Albury-Wodonga Campus | On Campus | Bathurst Campus | On Campus | Orange Campus | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus | On Campus | Albury-Wodonga Campus | On Campus | Bathurst Campus | On Campus | Orange Campus | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus | On Campus | Albury-Wodonga Campus | On Campus | Bathurst Campus | On Campus | Orange Campus | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRS410
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | Faculty of Science |
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Enrolment restrictions
Enrolment into this subject is for Science Honours students only. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to differentiate qualitative and quantitative methodology
- Be able to examine and understand research problems, purposes and hypotheses
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of populations and samples
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of measurement and data collection in research
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Research problems, questions and hypotheses
- Conceptual and theoretical contexts
- Research design for qualitative studies
- Research design for quantitative studies
- Data collection
- Quantitative data analysis
- Qualitative data analysis
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.