ASC250 - Social Research: An Introduction
Unit details
| Year | 2014 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Singleton |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ASC161, ASC350 |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. | |
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
On-line quizzes x 5 (25%)
Statistics assignment;1300 words(25%)
Examination (50%)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2269 | $2442 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.