191-004 Introduction to Research Methods

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191-004 Introduction to Research Methods
Note	Formerly available as 191-203/303. Students who have completed 191-203 or 191-303 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This is a methods subject.
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	To be advised
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	This subject provides training in carrying out and interpreting empirical research. Students obtain essential skills in research design for both qualitative and quantitative research. Each student will be required to carry out two pieces of research and participate in a small group research project. The class is organised around workshops and computer labs. This subject is particularly suitable for third-year students with some prior knowledge of basic research principles.
Assessment	A final essay of 2000 words and three research tasks totalling 2000 words.

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