Research Methodology

Subject CLRS90001 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Hawthorn - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Hawthorn - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015

Twenty-four hours of lectures/seminars/tutorials in the intensive period, supported by additional preliminary tutorials to a maximum of five hours.

Please contact the School of Melbourne Custom Programs for further delivery details.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Prerequisites:

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in N01AA. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

School of Melbourne Custom Programs

Award Programs Team

Program Coordinator - Kathy Griffiths

Phone - (03) 9810 3174

Email: clinicalresearch@commercial.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The course focuses on social science research methods. Methods discussed include interview,content analysis, focus group discussions and surveys.
Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the subject students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives
• Understand the limitations of particular research methods
• Develop skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presentation
• Develop advanced critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate enhanced writing skills
Assessment:

Class paper and written assignments totalling 4,000 words
Prescribed Texts:

Course materials are provided to all participants
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

By the end of the subject students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives
• Understand the limitations of particular research methods
• Develop skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presentation
• Develop advanced critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate enhanced writing skills
Links to further information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/courses

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