Taking a critical reflective approach to social science research methods (qualitative and quantitative), this subject will enable you to design, implement, and evaluate rigorous, ethical social science research. We will explore key issues of how we evaluate knowledge claims and methods of knowledge production, while paying close attention to the harms and benefits of different approaches. From analysing existing data, to implementing surveys, to conducting focus groups, interviews, and ethnographies, this subject supports you to develop and refine your social science research methods and provides you with an introduction to statistical data analysis. This subject is aimed to support students undertaking social science research as part of their Honours thesis and will lay solid methodological foundations for those wanting to pursue a Masters or PhD thesis, as well as for those intending to pursue any research-based career path in the social sciences.
