Unit details
ASC250 - Social Research: An Introduction
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Palmer |
| Incompatible with: | ASC161, ASC350 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The basic aim of this unit is to enable students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the data gathering and data analysis work of social researchers. It includes the following main sections:
(i) some basic concepts in social research, including research design, measurement and sampling;
(ii) the main data collection techniques used by social scientists, including surveys, field research, unobtrusive research and experiments;
(iii) fundamentals of the analysis of data, including describing single variables, measuring associations between two variables, and testing hypotheses.
Assessment
Data analysis paper 1750 words 35%, tutorial-based assessment 1000 words (off campus via DSO) 25%, closed book examination 40%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2087 | $2268 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
