Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401238

Coordinator David Lim Opens in new window

Description This unit prepares students to conduct qualitative research. The unit covers ontologies, epistemologies, methodologies, and research methods, particularly those that involve the collection, management and analysis of qualitative data, and how findings are communicated. It also addresses the ethics of research.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Health, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Appraise qualitative research projects and literature
2. Design quality research projects, connecting ontology, epistemology, methodology, and research methods
3. Judiciously select appropriate methodologies and methods to conduct research
4. Examine qualitative research proposals for their methodological quality and ethical sensitivities

Subject Content

1. Introduction to qualitative research
2. Ontology, epistemology, methodology, and qualitative research methods
3. Research design
4. Quality and ethical qualitative research
5. The use of qualitative research methods and communicating the associated findings for different audiences