EDUCATION RESEARCH METHODS A
EDU4RMA
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Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, purposes and methods of educational research and methodological problems associated with rival approaches are considered. The selection and definition of a research problem, conducting literature reviews and writing of a research proposal are addressed. Principles and practices of empirical research, experimental, quasi-experimental and ex post facto research, coding, analysis of numeric data and statistical procedures are also examined. Ethical development of research and compliance with ethics committee approval is addressed. Case study designs, techniques associated with ethnographic research, coding, analysis and interpretation of textual data will is an integral part of this unit.
SchoolEducation
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCraig Deed
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesResearch Study Proposal, Literature Review
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Requires coordinator's approval
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Educational Research: planning, conducting and evaluating
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorCresswell, J.
Year2015
Edition/Volume5th edition
PublisherPEARSON
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Research for Educators
Resource TypePrescribed
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AuthorKervin, L., Vialle, W., Howard, S., Herrington, J. & Okely, T.
Year2016
Edition/Volume2nd edition
PublisherCENGAGE
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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