SPAT4008 (v.1) Spatial Sciences Research Methodology
| Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
6445 (v.7)
Research Methodology 400
or any previous version
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| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Covers the broad spectrum of conducting and managing research in science and engineering disciplines. Stages and progression of research projects: locating research information, bibliography creation, critical reviews of the published literature, correct citation and referencing styles, research problem identification, design and preparation of research proposals, hypothesis formulation and testing, experimental design and questionnaire design. Quantitative data analysis: data sampling strategies, errors, statistical hypothesis testing, significance, regression and correlation, graphing techniques, applied data analysis using computer software and interpretation of research results. History and philosophy of science: induction, deduction, falsification and paradigms of science. Ethical and fraudulent behaviour in research. Dissemination of research results: principles of scientific writing, oral presentations, thesis production, publication of papers in journals and presentation at conferences. |
| Field of Education: | 031100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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