Abstract
This subject provides a structured introduction to social research including quantitative, qualitative and feminist methods. It explains what is involved in doing research, e.g. how research is designed, how information is collected by means of interviews, questionnaires, observation, experiments, or case studies, and how information is processed, analysed and interpreted. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
1.History and philosophy of science; basic assumptions and conceptual models of science; the politics of social research; varieties of social research: quantitative and qualitative methodology. 2.Principles of social research. Measurement and scaling: level of measurement for variables; validity; reliability. 3.The research process; research designs in quantitative and qualitative research. 4.Initiating … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Foundations Test (online)
2. Research Proposal (Part A)
3. Research Proposal (Part B)
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that students will have completed SOC101, or content similar