bus5rpd research philosophy and design
RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN
BUS5RPD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject considers the fundamental epistemological premises on which research may be developed. It explores ways of formulating research question(s), propositions and hypotheses, and identifies assumptions and theories that are relevant in the development of a conceptual framework for research. This subject provides students with an understanding of research design as the foundation for effective and informed research. It emphasises a systematic approach to developing rigour in research design, building theoretical and paradigmatic links from a research idea to the design of a research project. It will cover principles of the scientific method, key epistemological perspectives in business and social sciences, and argument analysis. The aim of these topics is to provide an understanding and appreciation of both the theoretical and practical foundations of research design, and to inform subsequent analyses of how to select different research methods.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorZahirul Hoque
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Student enrolment is by application only
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Learning resources
Methodologial Issues in Accounting Research
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHoque, Zahirul
Year2006
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PublisherSpiramus, London
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Social Research Methods
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBryman, Alan
Year2014
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorZahirul Hoque
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2500 word individual assignment (literature review) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 2500 word individual assignment (research project design) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
One 1000 word individual reflexive written assignment (on elements 1 and 2) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |