3678 (v.8) Research Methods 303


Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

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. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

2801 (v.7) SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Examines the role of research in social work. The characteristics of quantitative research and strengths and weaknesses of the positivist paradigm. This includes recognition of the social construction of reality and the need to challenge the assumptions behind so-called objective research. Research processes and design are linked to problem-solving issues in social work practice. Three broad headings span much of the detail of the course - Understanding research information, collecting research information and analysing research information.
 
** 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:

10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Online

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