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191-004 Introduction to Research Methods | |
Note | Formerly available as 191-203/303. Students who have completed 191-203/303 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This is a methods course. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr D Tait |
Prerequisites | Normally 25 points of first-year Criminology. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour laboratory class 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 | A final essay of 2000 words, and workbook tasks totalling 2000 words. |
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