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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed for students without prior training in research methods in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have not yet begun the design of a postgraduate research study (Honours, Master or PhD) or are at an early stage in the design of that study. For this reason the unit addresses both quantitative and qualitative research methods, recognising that most postgraduate students will choose one or other of these paradigms to frame their inquiries. The unit will provide the foundations and address the fundamental issues in social science research. It cannot encompass every possible research method. Students will be expected to build on these foundations when adopting a particular method for their research study. Students will be expected to develop basic level skills in applications of statistics in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have basic computational skills. Notwithstanding the limitations described above, the unit will require a sophisticated understanding of the basic concepts and issues and students will be expected to contribute at a postgraduate standard of competence.
Unit was previously coded RES5101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Seminar
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Data analysis tasks | 50% |
| Essay | Individual assignment | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Data analysis tasks | 50% |
| Essay | Individual assignment | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
RES6101|1|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is designed for students without prior training in research methods in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have not yet begun the design of a postgraduate research study (Honours, Master or PhD) or are at an early stage in the design of that study. For this reason the unit addresses both quantitative and qualitative research methods, recognising that most postgraduate students will choose one or other of these paradigms to frame their inquiries. The unit will provide the foundations and address the fundamental issues in social science research. It cannot encompass every possible research method. Students will be expected to build on these foundations when adopting a particular method for their research study. Students will be expected to develop basic level skills in applications of statistics in the social sciences. It is assumed that students have basic computational skills. Notwithstanding the limitations described above, the unit will require a sophisticated understanding of the basic concepts and issues and students will be expected to contribute at a postgraduate standard of competence.
Unit was previously coded RES5101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Seminar
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Data analysis tasks | 50% |
| Essay | Individual assignment | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Data analysis tasks | 50% |
| Essay | Individual assignment | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
RES6101|1|2