Research Methodology and Research Design H (6807.7)

This unit will expose honours students to the main theoretical ideas that underpin research in a range of social science, business, management and other contexts. It provides theoretical support for the students approach to their honours thesis. Specific topics include: Research methodology; epistemology and ontology; The research process; Qualitative and quantitative research approaches; Aligning research methodology and research methods; and Selecting and evaluating research designs.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop a research strategy that is appropriate for the research that you are doing;

2. Use the methodological terms in an accurate and meaningful way;
3. Reflect upon and critique research methodologies; and
4. Write an appropriate proposal for their research project and reflect upon the ethical issues.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.