Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Enrolment not permitted
POAD9141 has been successfully completed
Course context
Master of Public Administration; Master of Public Administration (Management); Master of Public Administration (Policy)
Topic description
This topic provides an introduction to the study of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the social sciences.
Educational aims
This topic aims to equip students with a range of theoretical and practical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students should be able to:
  1. understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative research;
  2. understand and interpret qualitative research methods in social science research;
  3. understand and interpret quantitative research methods in social science research.