James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

SY2012 - Social Survey Design and Analysis

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

Offered in SP1 every year

This subject addresses how to investigate and research social science issues through surveys, including the gathering of qualitative and quantitative information. A variety of sampling techniques, computer aided analysis and presentation of research findings is also covered.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
SS3020 AND SS5101 AND SY2050 AND SY3012 AND SY3020 AND SY3050

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect: Dr Theresa Petray.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars - One 2 hour lecturial per week plus materials provided through LearnJCU.
    Assessment:workshop participation (20%); essays (40%); research journal, ethics application (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coord/Lect: Dr James Coughlan.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours practicals
      Assessment:workshop participation (20%); essays (40%); research journal, ethics application (40%).

      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.