James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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WS4005 - Social Inquiry Analysis
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | (SS1103 OR SY2005 OR WS2007 OR SS2004) AND WS3515 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Introduction to research designs relevant to human services and social policy research; and qualitative and quantitative methods of information analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Students should make considerable progress towards gaining: understanding of a number of research designs
- ability to critically assess and consume research studies and proposals
- ability to develop an applied social research investigation
- knowledge of which research designs to use given research aims and parameters
- skills in analysing qualitative and quantitative information
- skills in reporting research
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Project plan - (30%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Nonie Harris |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Albert Kuruvila Assoc. Professor Nonie Harris |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |