This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to evaluate, conduct and commission social research. In order to understand how social data are produced and analysed, the connections between theoretical orientations, methodology and methods of social research are explored. You will examine and also apply popular research methods and develop and evaluate a research proposal. Controversial debates concerning ethics, the relationship of science to social research, issues of validity, and research with minorities are also examined.

Course detail

Prerequisite

Any 2 courses or enrolled in Program UU301, XU301, AR707 or AR708

Semester of offer Subject to change

• Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
• Moreton Bay: Semester 2
• Fraser Coast: Semester 2
• Online: Semester 2

Units

12.00

Student contribution band

Band 4A

Tuition fee

1.4A: Social Work, Counselling, Welfare Std, Human Welf nec 0905XX

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