Research Methods and Interpretation

What you will learn

When you complete this course you will have knowledge of different research methods and be able to effectively evaluate published research papers and research processes. You will learn about:

• the characteristics of research as a way of knowing
• qualitative and quantitative research
• identifying the key elements of the research process
• distinguishing between specific research methods
• selecting justifying an appropriate research method 
• evaluating published research against general criteria and criteria specific to the approach and method used.

Entry requirements

You need to have completed one Level 5 course at any recognised tertiary provider.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed,

Computer requirements

You need to have access to a computer or device, reliable internet and email.

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

• choose the qualification you will study the course under
• check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.