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Doing Social Survey Research

Postgraduate | MAQ-SOCX830 | 2018

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Put key social survey techniques to the test.Work out how to choose the correct method for each situation. Learn how to write 'good' survey questions. Weigh the pros and the cons of surveys and assess their worth as an accurate statistical tool.

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
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Doing Social Survey Research

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. understand survey research procedures and when they are useful
    2. understand quantitative techniques used to analyse survey data
    3. locate information and critically evaluate the findings of previous research
    4. identify problems with survey administration and choose appropriate solutions
    5. draw upon firsthand experience in choosing survey methods, administering surveys and writing 'good' survey questions
    6. analyse primary data collected from survey research.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-SGY889 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-SGY389 (Not currently available)

Others

Admission to the below degrees

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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