James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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WS5004:06

Social Welfare Research Methods

Townsville

First semester. Flexible delivery mode.

Staff: Dr S Gair.

The concept and process of social research, social research designs and methods most useful for research in social welfare and human services.

Learning Objectives:

  1. understanding of, and ability to implement qualitative and quantitative research designs;
  2. ability to critique social research;
  3. ability to produce competent research reports and proposals.

Assessment by written assignments (100%).


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