Hobart, Online
Introduction
This unit supports students completing MBA Research or Workplace Projects to develop and implement a research program. Seminars and practical activities develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of research, the purpose of research methodology and the evaluation of research paradigms. Topics include the specification of hypotheses and other research objectives, different purposes of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, discussion of various sampling frames, the design of interviews and case studies, the design and administration of surveys, ways of organising and interpreting research data, how to conduct ethical research and preparing and writing a research proposal.
Summary 2024
| Unit name | Research Methods and Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA704 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Discipline | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| ILO1 | Appraise the key concepts and processes in developing a research design. |
| ILO2 | Evaluate the ethical considerations in research design and practice and argue how to mitigate these. |
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Requisites
To enrol in this unit, you need a Distinction average or above in core units. Please contact U.Connect@utas.edu.au to enrol in this unit.
Teaching
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| Assessment | Please check the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit may be taken by both on-campus and off-campus students in 2021.
Textbooks
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