BEW4010 Research methodology 2
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEW4010 Research methodology 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEW4010
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEW4010
No unit lists BEW4010 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3702 or B5003.
Overview
An in-depth introduction to quantitative research methods. This subject is one of two that together supply the research methodology skills and knowledge necessary for students to complete an independent research project at the honours level. It provides a comprehensive coverage of quantitative research methodologies. Topics include: survey studies/correlational field studies; forms of regression; analysis of variances; discriminant analysis; factor analysis; non-parametric statistics.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
gain comprehensive business-related research skills, including an extensive grounding in a range of quantitative research methodologies
- 2
gain the necessary quantitative skills to undertake independent research
- 3
develop effective report writing and communication skills
- 4
have the ability to comment critically on research publications.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hwang Li-Ann
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEW4010?
BEW4010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEW4010 offered?
In 2022, BEW4010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BEW4010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEW4010 have an exam?
No. BEW4010 has 1 assessment task and no exam.