Research Methods
Issued by
Deakin University
Research Methods, Deakin University’s microcredential, explored how to advance research skills for professional work and academic study, to enable informed evidence based decision making. Earners 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 Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This earner’s identification was verified using an automated online ID verification. During the course the earner was an enrolled Deakin University student with the rights, responsibilities, access to resources and scrutiny of academic integrity required by this educational institution.
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The earner passed a formal assessment requiring application of multiple skills to complex tasks, including a research proposal, literature review and research plan and pitching of the proposal via video presentation.
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Successfully completed this online course with learning activities and formal assessment typically requiring 120 hours.
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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.
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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).
Standards
This microcredential aligns with AQF9 (Masters level) standard.
ECTS 7.5 credits