Courses & Units
Data Analysis in Educational Research EPA962
Introduction
This unit is designed for HDR candidates in the data-collection stage of candidature/coursework to prepare them for data analysis and representation appropriate to relevant methodological techniques and/or approaches they have employed. The unit provides broad learning across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods analysis with an opportunity for specialisation in one of these areas relevant to the particular research project in which the candidate is involved.
Summary
| Unit name | Data Analysis in Educational Research |
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| Unit code | EPA962 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Professor David Kember |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse data.
- Understand general principles of quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Apply quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and techniques to an appropriate set of data.
- Understand and apply principles of interpretation and data presentation/representation to analysis and research writing.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Research Paper |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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