Overview
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This course delves into the fundamental aspects of conducting research. It begins by exploring various research paradigms and examining how they shape research questions and problems. You'll learn to identify and articulate research problems effectively, which is essential for guiding the research process. The course also covers different research approaches and methods for collecting and analysing data, emphasising the importance of selecting appropriate techniques for addressing specific research questions. Throughout the course, we emphasise research quality and professional conduct, ensuring integrity and ethical standards are maintained throughout the research process. You'll finish the course with a comprehensive understanding of the research design principles essential for conducting rigorous research. |
Who should attend
- Aspiring researchers and graduate students embarking on research projects.
- Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of research design principles and methodologies.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn
- Formulate research questions and identify research problems.
- Select appropriate research paradigms and approaches for different research questions.
- Identify various data collection methods and techniques effectively.
- Evaluate research quality and professional research conduct.
- Understand the ethical considerations inherent in research design and execution.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 7 hours to complete.
- 1 full day (9am – 5pm; AEST)
Assessment
Certification and accreditation
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | A$610 |
| Early bird (book 5 weeks before the course starts) | A$506 |
| Groups of 3 or more (per person) | A$488 |
| UQ students | A$427 |
| Other students | A$458 |
Registration closes 7 days before the course starts.
The course will only proceed if there are 6 or more participants.
GST is included in the cost
Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. We can also invoice corporate and government clients. If you want to discuss payment options, please contact our team at issr.education@uq.edu.au.
Related courses
This course is part of the Social Research Methods suite. There are 11 courses within this suite – see the other related courses below:
- Social Research Methods 1 – Gathering and Analysing Qualitative Data
- Social Research Methods 2 – Evaluating Social, Health and Human Service Programs
- Social Research Methods 3 – Social Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Social Research Methods 4 – Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Social Research Methods 5 – Data literacy, storytelling and influencing decision-makers
- Social Research Methods 6 – Survey Design
- Social Research Methods 8 – Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis
- Social Research Methods 9 – Regression Analysis
- Social Research Methods 10 – Data Wrangling with R: An Introduction
- Social Research Methods 11 – Factor Analysis
Contact
Institute for Social Science Research
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