SS5101 - Quantitative Research in Social Science
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
This subject focuses on the variety of methods, applications and issues involved in quantitative research in the Social Sciences. It critically examines the theoretical, ethical and political dimensions of quantitative research and writing strategies, as well as providing the student with a "hands-on" experience of these social science methods through the conduct of a social survey. Specifically these include student involvement in research design and professional ethics in connection to social survey design and the modes of numerical analysis involved in the interpretation of data. A key feature of the subject is an introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) as well as an introduction to statistical analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- identify research strategies for recording, analysing and managing data;
- identify the requirements, conditions and issues associated with the implementation and management of a quantitative research project;
- operate software employed in quantitative social science research;
- learn fundamental elements of mathematical statistics;
- understand social science quantitative research including its advantages and disadvantages.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
- The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | SS2020 and SS3020 and SY2050 and SY3050 and SY3012 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Ms Theresa Petray. |
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| Assessment: | practical work (30%); essays (40%); end of semester examination (20%); survey design and presentation (10%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr James Coughlan. |
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| Assessment: | quizzes or tests (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); survey design and presentation (25%); assignments (35%). |
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