Research Methods
Issued by
Deakin University
This microcredential explored how to advance research skills for professional work and academic study, to enable informed evidence based decision making. Students gained insight into the real-world application of research methods and techniques through several research case studies and learnt to use data to make recommendations, assess research approaches and practise research techniques including interviewing, coding, and statistical analysis
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Successful completion of an online course. Completion of the course typically requires 120 hours including assessment
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Assessment required application of multiple skills to complex tasks, including a research proposal, literature review and research plan and pitching of the proposal via video presentation. Assessment tasks were tutor marked
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The academic credit earned from this micro-credential is equal to one unit of post graduate study at Deakin University and Griffith University at masters level and equivalent to 7.5 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Identified why your research matters
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Evaluated the roles of quantitative methodologies and theoretical frameworks in your research
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Defined a researchable problem
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Applied ethics to a research project
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Created and communicated a research plan
Standards
AQF Level 9 or Masters
7.5 credits