Online Courses Handbook 2003

1916 (v.6) Research Methods 111

Area:	School of Psychology
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
The quantitative and qualitative methodologies commonly encountered in behavioural science as well as the ethical issues involved in conducting such research. Selected topics covered include - experimental design, survey research and questionnaire design, correlational and differential methods, naturalistic observation, case study research and qualitative approaches.