Research Methods (POLS7701)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
GO845
Assessment methods
Seminar participation and weekly online quizzes, Paper, Research Proposal
Course enquiries
Dr Molly Murphy
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces students to the process of designing a research project, focusing in particular on common approaches to data collection and analysis in social science research. Students will develop understanding of the relative merits of contrasting methodologies, and skills in identifying methodological rigour and ethical design.