Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
This unit is also available to students enrolled in X5A Graduate Certificate in Research.
Prospective students are advised to contact Dr Alison Dunn prior to enrolling in this unit.
Week 1: week beginning Monday 1 June
Week 2: week beginning Monday 6 July
Introduction
This unit explores, practically, the management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Seminars and practical sessions explore the principles and practices of organising and analysing data using software support. The qualitative component explores computer-supported analysis using NVivo. Topics include data formatting, coding, developing and refining node (data category) systems, auditing analytical processes, developing research conclusions, and reporting research methods and results. The quantitative component explores computer supported analysis using SPSS.
Topics include creating and formatting data sets, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, developing research conclusions, and reporting research methods and results.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Data Analysis and Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA418 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Pre-requisite
Management and Tourism Honours candidates: BMA401 Research Methods in Management;
Grad. Cert. in Research candidates: an equivalent unit in research methods (at Honours or postgraduate level).
Anti-requisite (mutual exclusion)
BMA417
Prerequisites
BMA401 or BFA410 for Honours students or enrolment in X5A Graduate Certificate in Research
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BMA417
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Delivery over two three-day teaching blocks. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Please see the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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