James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

BU4073 - Research Methods and Analysis

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by:

Students must undertake both BU4072 and BU4073 concurrently.

This subject develops research strategies and methodological skills and analyses relevant to business research. Topics considered include case studies, survey methodology, questionnaire construction, field work techniques, simulation methods, focus groups and index construction. Multiple data analysis techniques are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the intelligent interpretation of information.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU4065

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
    Assessment:other exams (50%); method assignment (25%); individual advanced statistics assignment (25%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours
      Assessment:other exams (50%); method assignment (25%); individual advanced statistics assignment (25%).

      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.