13629 (v.4) Futures and Foresight Research Methodologies 505

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

15.0

Lecture:

1 x 15 Hours Once-only

Syllabus:

Futures research and its multidisciplinary applications are examined. The complementary roles of quantitative and qualitative research approaches as well as locating and understanding, interpreting and critiquing databases, previous research and related sources of information are outlined. Ways of planning a futures project; identifying contexts and frameworks and choosing data, tools and methods are discussed.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the essential skills for dealing with conceptual issues in futures research. Develop an appropriate futures research design. Understood the concepts of qualitative methodology includingaction research, ethnography and grounded theory. Employed data collection strategies and interview techniques using ethical principles. Developed an appropriate futures research design.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Cresswell, J. (1998). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Traditions. London, Sage Publications. Dey, I. (1993). Qualitative Data Analysis: A User Friendly Guide for Social Scientists. London, Routledges. Spradley, J. (1979). The Ethnographic Interview. Fort Worth, Holt Reinhart and Wilson. Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (1998). Introduction: Entering Field Of Qualitative Research in The Landscape Of Qualitative Research: Theories and Issues. (pp 1-34). California, Sage Publications.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Presentation to the learning group 30%, Project 70%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y