James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available only with the permission of the co-ordinator.
Subject Description
- Students are guided through a structured process intended to cultivate an understanding of scientific research methods. This subject compares the ascendency of qualitative research, the emergence of mixed methods approaches, and the continuing use of traditional forms of quantitative designs. It addresses the key elements of the process of research: writing an introduction, stating the purpose of the study, identifying research questions and hypothesis, and advancing methods and procedures for data collection and analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- appreciation of scientific research methods
- appreciation of scientific research reporting methods
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Proposal - (30%) - Individual
- Assignments - (40%) - 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
Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Insu Song |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Hossein Ghodosi |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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