Research Methodology
Subject EDUC90070 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 28 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops A further 150 hours of independent research and self study is required Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject. |
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Mrs Susan Worthington, Ms Kerry ElleringtonContact
Education Student CentreSubject Overview: | This subject introduces students to a variety of research methods used in a range of fields and provides fundamental knowledge that they need to make rational decisions about research strategies. The subject introduces research methods such as experimental, quasi-experimental, case studies and surveys. Further, it explores ethical constraints, codes of ethics and requirements for gaining ethical approval. A range of research strategies will be introduced through a critical examination of exemplar studies and examining the relationship between research questions and methods of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data. Students will be given guidance in developing researchable questions, writing research proposals and reports and conducting literature reviews. They will also be introduced to basic statistical analyses of data. |
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Objectives: | On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
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Assessment: | Assignments totalling 3,000 words (75 per cent) and oral presentation (15 minutes) (25 per cent). |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Related Course(s): |
Master of English as an International Language |
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