Course overview
This course will 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. Students will develop ability to conceptualise meanings of knowledge, overview of the research process; research as practice with examples from social research as activism, social policy development, community development, submissions for funding for organisations and programs and evidence based daily practice; formulating the research question and aims; the use and engagement of literature in research; research design including theoretical orientations; sampling methods; ethics, equity and diversity; introduction to examples of qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis; and writing research proposals.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse how research relates to evidence-based practice in the human services.
- Critically assess research reports and academic literature.
- Conduct and write a literature review.
- Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods and their applications.
- Understand and implement research design.
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 29454
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 106
Class number 27361
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 19
Class number 27362
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 2
Class number 27363
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 12
Class number 27364
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 0
Class number 27365
Section TU05
Size 25
Available 9
Class number 27800
Section TU06
Size 25
Available 14
Whyalla
Class number 29456
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 17
Class number 27366
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 17
Mt Gambier
Class number 29455
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 16
Class number 27367
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 26
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