James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

WS5004:06

Social Welfare Research Methods

Townsville

HECS Band 1

Semester 1 and 2. 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%).