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Qualitative Methods - SOC831

This unit provides students with an opportunity to develop practical skills collecting, analysing and presenting data to address essential research questions. The unit introduces participants to a wide range of qualitative research methods, including observation, participant observation, interviewing, the use of focus groups and unobtrusive research methods. Students will also learn how to organise and analyse qualitative research data. The unit adopts a hands-on approach to provide an opportunity to develop research skills and a critical perspective of the research process itself.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Evening - Session 1, North Ryde, Evening

MQC S2 Day - Session 2, Macquarie City Campus, Postgraduate, Day, July to November

Staff Contact(s): Sociology staff
Prerequisites:

Admission to MPASR or PGDipPASR or PGCertPASR or MSocEntre or PGCertSocEntre Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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