IA4002 - Interpreting Research

Credit points:	04
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to students with a Bachelor of Indigenous Studies degree or equivalent.

This subject focuses on the analysis and interpretation of data collected qualitatively. It takes into account theories that assist in the construction of meaning for data from Indigenous contexts. Students are taught to systematically code and create themes from data sources such as interviews, focus groups and document analysis. They are also shown how to write qualitatively in an analytical style.

Learning Outcomes

• code and create themes from qualitative data collected from Indigenous contexts or about Indigenous issues;
• place themes in a meaningful sequence for the report or thesis;
• use current theories to assist in data interpretation;
• write a qualitative report of research conducted.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Felecia Watkin.
Assessment:	(30%); (70%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.