Research Project Part A
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 72
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Con-current Pre-Requisite
Equivalent
Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit of study is to provide students with the opportunity to apply the statistical skills acquired throughout their course in undertaking a research project, also assisting students to develop consulting skills for dealing with clients who ask for statistical help. They will gain an understanding of the ethical issues involved in conducting human research and the steps necessary to obtain ethical approval.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Formulate hypotheses to address the research question
2. Create an appropriate literature review to address the research question
3. Choose between different data collection strategies and research designs in a specific research/consulting context
4. Design a research proposal in a particular context
5. Critically evaluate research process and data synthesis
6. Formulate a startegy for the dissemination of research outcomes
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-campus Seminar | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning activities | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Hawthorn Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 11.5 | 12 | 138 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 40% | 2 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 40% | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Oral Presentation | Individual | 20% | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Content
- Objectives of statistical consulting and collaborations
- Professional behaviour and ethical issues in research
- Reviewing literature and conducting a meta analysis
- Formulation of research questions and hypotheses
- Designing research studies (e.g. Complex Sample Survey Design)
- Project management and implementation (e.g. Statistical Quality Control)
- Choosing appropriate statistical methods (e.g. Scale Development, Time Series Analysis, Bayesian Analysis)
- Writing research proposals and ethics applications
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.