57089 Information Research and Data Analysis

8cp

Requisite(s): 57100 People, Information and Knowledge
Graduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level

This is a core subject for the Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management. Students are introduced to a range of the quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the study of people and information and develop skills in analysing and presenting data using standard software packages. Students apply their knowledge and skills to designing and executing a pilot research project. The ethics and politics of research are covered and the differing views of reality, the roles of the researcher and the establishment of knowledge claims are introduced.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57089.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,760.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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Access conditions

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