Social Enquiry Methods

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 2010
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Course ID
205729
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop students' knowledge of research methods related to practice in the human services through analyses of the concepts, processes and methods of applied social research.

Course learning outcomes

  • To understand how research relates to evidence based practice in the human services.
  • To critically assess research reports and academic literature.
  • To conduct and write a literature review
  • To understand introductory qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • To understand and implement research design

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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