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Research Methods in Anthropology - ANTH801

This unit introduces methodological strategies used in community research. Quantitative strategies, such as questionnaire and survey methods, will be compared with qualitative ones, such as participant observation. The epistemological and ethical dimensions of methodology, and the effects of political imperatives on the conduct of research will be discussed. It includes four weeks of community-based research.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Evening - Session 1, North Ryde, Evening

Staff Contact(s): Professor Greg Downey
Prerequisites:

Admission to MDevStud or MGlobalHlthDevStud or GradCertGlobalHlthDevStud or MDevStudGlobalHlth or GradCertDevStudGlobalHlth or MAppAnth or MDevCult or MSocEntre or MPPPMDevStud MPASRMDevStud or MPlan or MPH or GradDipSIA or GradCertSIA or 4cp in ANTH units at 800 level Prerequisite Information

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Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Anthropology

Faculty of Arts

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