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103-003 Computing in Qualitative Research | |
Note | Formerly available as 103-302/402. Students who have completed 103-302/402 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr Michael Arnold |
Prerequisites | Normally, completion of 103-101 (103-001) Computer Applications in the Social Sciences and Humanities, or demonstrable competence in computer use. |
Semester | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2.5-hour workshop/tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject is directed at students who are currently undertaking a research project, or who intend to in the near future. Students will be introduced to techniques for computer-based data capture, data manipulation and theory building, and to this end will make use of a variety of general purpose computer applications (e.g. word processor, web forms, idea processor, database), software utilities (e.g. project management software, bibliographic software), and purpose-built research software (e.g. Atlas/ti, Nudist). The methodological implications of computer-based research will also be covered. |
Assessment | A model research project equivalent to 3000 words, and a critical review of computer-based research methods equivalent to 1000 words at 3rd-year 2000 words at 4th-year. |
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