Unit details
ASC743 - Analysing Qualitative Data
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | K Lane |
| Contact hours: | Over a 2 x 2 day workshop, dates, TBC with unit chair. |
| Note: It is strongly recommended that students undertake the ASC741 before enrolling in this unit. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit takes a practical approach to doing social research using qualitative methods. Participants will be given the opportunity to use various methods for the analysis of qualitative data.
It covers the following topics:
- Rationale and applicability of qualitative social research (Deductive vs. inductive research
- A brief overview of types of qualitative methods
- Techniques for analysis of qualitative data
- Using, integrating and applying qualitative data
- Report writing
- Disseminating findings/presenting qualitative data for different audiences
- Reading and assessing qualitative research.
Assessment
- Online exercises, 2000 words, 50%
- Research report, 2000 words, 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2110 | $2719 |
* 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.
