Social Research Courses on offer Semester 1

SOCR4001/8001- Statistics for Social Scientists

This course provides an introduction to basic statistics with an emphasis on statistical concepts and methods commonly applied in social research. Lecture topics cover measurement scales, frequency distributions, measures of central location and dispersion, sampling distribution of statistics, confidence intervals and hypothesis test, Chi-squared test, correlation and linear regression. Teaching is provided through lectures and computer training sessions. No previous knowledge of statistics is assumed, however, a sound knowledge of basic mathematics and spreadsheets is required. The course will equip students with the skills required to assess the validity of common statistical tests used in quantitative research.

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR4001

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR8001

SOCR8202- Using Data to Answer policy Questions and Evaluate Policy

This course will provide students with a range of analytical techniques that can be used to answer policy and service delivery questions and how to measure the impact of policy. It will cover four key aspects of policy evaluations
- Causation: Did the program or policy have a direct impact on the outcome or outcomes of interest?
- Attribution: What was it about the program or policy that led to that impact?
- Implementation: What can be learned about how was the program or policy delivered?
- Documentation: How can key aspects of the evaluation be reported to an academic and policy audience?

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR8202

SOCR4008/8008- Qualitative Social Research/Qualitative data collection

This course provides a broad overview of the theory of qualitative research, and examines the basic skills involved in the application of these methods in social research, demography and population studies. Qualitative methods are defined, and their uses and limitations explored. Qualitative methods are compared with quantitative methods, and approaches to the integration of qualitative data are reviewed. Strong emphasis is given to practical exercises in the collection, analysis and reporting of qualitative data. In analyzing textual data, the use of NVivo will be introduced.

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR4008

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR8008

SOCR8004- Special Topic in Criminology- A series of micro courses

1. To run special courses that may be offered only once (for example, due to the availability of an academic visitor).  Assessment will be set by the lecturer and may include assignments, essays, exams and presentations.

2. To allow outstanding students to conduct independent research programs in consultation with a supervising academic. Assessment will be negotiated between the student and supervisor.

https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2021/course/SOCR8004

 

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