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191-203 Introduction To Research Methods | |
Note | Available as 191-303 at 3rd-year level. This is a methods course. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr D Tait |
Prerequisites | Normally 25 points of first-year Criminology. |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | One 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour workshop and one 1-hour computer lab per week |
Subject Description | A hands-on introduction to the practice of criminological research. The subject provides an overview of the range of methods used by criminologists (such as surveys, censuses, documentary analysis, observations, oral histories, action research, case studies and experiments). Students carry out practical exercises using some of these methods. Computer labs provide a basic introduction to core analytical skills such as searching library/Internet databases, entering statistical data into a spreadsheet, and producing tables and graphs. |
Assessment | Up to 5000 words of written work. An examination of up to two hours may be substituted for part of the written work. |
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