This unit introduces students to the core quantitative research methodologies within educational research. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the processes involved in conducting quantitative and mixed methods research, in particular forming a hypothesis, selecting and justifying methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation, specifically data generated in the context of Australian education sectors. Core research methods covered include experimental and correlational research designs. Students will acquire an understanding of the use of statistics in research. Ethical considerations from initial data collection through to data analysis and transparency in reporting are emphasised and guidelines considered. Students will be able to identify and access existing statistical data sets relevant to educational research. They will understand the purpose of undertaking a literature review before commencing a research project, develop literature search skills and examine literature for its assumptions and biases. Student will learn about the peer review process ¿ how it works and why it is important. Students will also develop their academic reading and writing ability to a graduate standard through critical reading of quantitative research in the field of education and writing tasks preparing them for their Professional Inquiry or Minor Thesis projects.
For further information regarding the course please refer to the Course Outline found at the following link (PDF, 182kB).
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$555
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$555
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
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