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Survey Research Methods
Undergraduate | SWI-STA20005 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
Survey a career in research design. Grasp a range of research and survey methods and identify strengths and limitations. Use robust analysis techniques. Consider the core issues around secure and ethical data collection. Interview in the field.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Survey Research Methods
About this subject
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Recognise the key research classifications, and the value of a robust and unbiased research methodology
- Identify research topics and develop an appropriate plan for their investigation
- Conduct a review of relevant literature and prior research using various sources
- Design a data collection instrument and identify limitations in such an instrument
- Undertake fieldwork ethically and responsibly
- Apply and recognise the limitations of a variety of analysis techniques
- Present research outcomes in relation to the research topic.
- Research design and survey research
- The research process
- Conducting survey research
- Questionnaire design, measurement and scaling
- Analysis of quantitative data
- Project data management and analysis
- Presentation of findings
The subject provides students with an understanding of the methodologies used in survey research, to recognise their strengths and limitations, and to identify the necessary issues to be considered in ensuring data is collected, analysed, and presented reliably, efficiently and ethically. There is an emphasis on developing students’ practical skills and confidence in the field of survey research.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Test — Individual (4) (40%)
- Project — Group (60%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics
SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)
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:
SWI-MAR29 (Not currently available)
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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