Overview
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Enrolment rules
BSC100 Building Blocks for Science Students; OR enrolment in B1329 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science and BED100 Ideas in Education.
Students who have successfully completed BSC201 Psychology: Measurement, Design and Analysis or
BSC206 Introduction to Research Methodology and Evidence Based Practice or BSC203 Introduction to ICT Research Methods may not enrol in this unit for credit.
Other learning activities
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
1.
Solve scientific problems in different ways.
2.
Explain the innovation and significance of specific research questions.
3.
Understand and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data.
4.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills in research presentation.
5.
Critically evaluate other’s research.
6.
Demonstrate awareness of research ethics.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:Unit topics will cover the fundamentals of research including:
Recognition and understanding of
• Research methodologies.
• Concepts of validity and sampling for qualitative and/or quantitative research.
• Ethical and legal issues.
• Research issues from varying perspectives.
Development of
• Basic methods of data analyses.
• Time management and ability to conduct independent work.
• Interpersonal skills for collaborative learning environment.
• Reflection of learning the research process.