11689 (v.2) Accounting Honours (Research Methods) 412


Area:

School of Accounting

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

An introduction to the methodology of scientific research. Focus on issues such as forms of inquiry, problem formulation, theory construction, research designs, measurement, data analysis and validity of research. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the key components of the research process and how to handle and avoid methodological problems commonly encountered in research. As part of the unit, the student should formulate the basic plan for the honours disseration.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

80100 Accounting (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area