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Overview
This topic provides an introduction to a variety of empirical research methods used by political scientists and aims to empower student capacity to conduct empirical research via the use of a number of social surveys of political opinion conducted in Australia over the last 40 years. The topic combines both … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to provide students with an introduction to a range of ways in which political science research data can be collected, analysed and evaluated. Students will be provided with the cores skills required to:
- Analyse surveys dealing with social and political attitudes
- Design appropriate hypotheses to test social survey respondents' views on key contemporary public policy issues
- Utilise appropriate means for testing hypothesis using basic statistics and cross-tabulations
- Appreciate different methods for conducting political research
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Develop familiarity with a range of social and political research methods
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Understand how various methods are used in the production and reporting of social science research
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Understand and interpret social science research findings
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