BEW4010
Research methodology 2
Unit Guide
Semester 1, 2015
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Table of Contents
BEW4010 Research methodology 2 - Semester 1, 2015........................................................................1
Mode of Delivery..............................................................................................................................1
Workload requirements....................................................................................................................1
Additional workload requirements........................................................................................1
Unit Relationships........................................................................................................................................1
Co-requisites....................................................................................................................................1
Prohibitions......................................................................................................................................1
Chief Examiner(s)........................................................................................................................................1
Campus Lecturer(s).....................................................................................................................................1
South Africa.....................................................................................................................................2
Malaysia...........................................................................................................................................2
Tutor(s)........................................................................................................................................................2
South Africa.....................................................................................................................................2
Malaysia...........................................................................................................................................2
Your feedback to Us....................................................................................................................................2
Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit....................................................................................................2
Academic Overview...................................................................................................................................3
Learning Outcomes.........................................................................................................................3
Unit Schedule.............................................................................................................................................4
Teaching Approach..........................................................................................................................4
Assessment Summary.....................................................................................................................4
Second marking...................................................................................................................5
Return of final marks............................................................................................................5
Assessment criteria..............................................................................................................5
Assessment Requirements......................................................................................................................6
Assessment Tasks...........................................................................................................................6
Assessment task 1...............................................................................................................6
Assessment task 2...............................................................................................................6
Examination(s).............................................................................................................................................6
Examination 1..................................................................................................................................7
Learning resources......................................................................................................................................7
Feedback to you..........................................................................................................................................7
Assignment submission...............................................................................................................................7
Online submission...........................................................................................................................7
Recommended Resources..........................................................................................................................7
Other Information......................................................................................................................................8
Policies............................................................................................................................................8
Graduate Attributes Policy...................................................................................................8
Student Charter...........................................................................................................................................8
Student services..........................................................................................................................................8
Monash University Library...........................................................................................................................8
Moodle 2......................................................................................................................................................8
Disability Liaison Unit..................................................................................................................................9
BEW4010 Research methodology 2 - Semester 1, 2015
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.
Mode of Delivery
• Malaysia (Day)
• South Africa (Day)
Workload requirements
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.
See also Unit timetable information
Additional workload requirements
Heavy use of Excel
Unit Relationships
Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in course 3169, 3845 or 4414 to undertake this unit.
Prohibitions
ETW2111, ETX2111, ETX2121
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Balachander Krishnan Guru
Campus Lecturer(s)
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BEW4010 Research methodology 2 - Semester 1, 2015
South Africa
Mr Rakesh Bhurtun
Campus: Johannesburg
Email: Rakesh.Bhurtun@monash.edu
Contact hours: 2
Malaysia
Dr.Balachandher Krishnan Guru
Contact hours: 2
Tutor(s)
South Africa
Mr Rakesh Bhurtun
Campus: Johannesburg
Email: Rakesh.Bhurtun@monash.edu
Contact hours: 1
Malaysia
Dr.Balachandher Krishnan Guru
Contact hours: 1
Your feedback to Us
Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers
and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through the Student
Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The University’s student evaluation policy requires that
every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The
feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied
and areas for improvement.
For more information on Monash’s educational strategy, see:
www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/ and on student evaluations, see:
www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/student-evaluation-policy.html
Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp
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Academic Overview
Learning Outcomes
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Unit Schedule
Week
Activities
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Assessment
No formal assessment or activities are
undertaken in week 0
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Introduction
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Descriptive Statistics - Graphical Methods
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Descriptive Statistics - Numerical Methods
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Sampling Distributions
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Statistical Inference- Estimation
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Statistical Inference -Hypothesis Testing
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Statistical Inference- Chi Square Tests
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Simple Regression - model, assumptions,
interpretation of parameters, inference
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Multiple Regression - model, assumptions,
interpretation of parameters, inference
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Multiple Regression - multi-collinearity, variable
selection, diagnostics
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Analysis of variance
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Factor analysis
Assignment 1 - Commencement
Assignment 1 - Submission
Assignment 2 - Commencement
Assignment 2 - Submission
SWOT VAC
No formal assessment is undertaken
SWOT VAC
Examination period
LINK to Assessment Policy:
http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/
academic/education/assessment/
assessment-in-coursework-policy.html
Teaching Approach
• Lecture and tutorials or problem classes
This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer
learning
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Assessment Summary
Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Assessment Task Value
Due Date
Assignment 1
20%
30th March 2015
Assignment 2
20%
27th April 2015
Examination 1
60%
To be advised
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Unit Schedule
Second marking
Where an assessment task is given a fail grade by an examiner, that piece of work will be marked again
by a second examiner who will independently evaluate the work, and consult with the first marker. No
student will be awarded a fail grade for an assessment task or unit without a second examiner confirming
the result.
Note: Exceptions to this are individual pieces of assessment contributing 10% or less of the final mark,
unless the total of such pieces exceeds 30% of the final mark.
Return of final marks
Faculty policy states that 'the final mark that a student receives for a unit will be determined by the Board
of Examiners on the recommendation of the Chief Examiner taking into account all aspects of
assessment'.
The final mark for this unit will be released by the Board of Examiners on the date nominated in the
Faculty Calendar. Student results will be accessible through the my.monash portal.
Assessment criteria
Assessment Criteria Grading Descriptors available at:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/agu/policies/assessment.html.
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Assessment Requirements
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment task 1
Title:
Assignment 1
Due date:
30th March 2015
Details of task:
Weighting/Value:
20%
Estimated return date:
26th April 2014
Penalties for late lodgement:
Assignments not submitted by the due date will incur a penalty of 10% for each
day thereafter, unless an extension has previously been granted. Students must
keep a copy of their assignment in electronic format. It is suggested that
students keep a print out also.
Assessment coversheet:
All assignments will need to be submitted with a bar-coded coversheet. The
coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located at
http://my.monash.edu.au under the heading “Learning and teaching tools.”
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Assessment task 2
Title:
Assignment 2
Due date:
27th April 2015
Details of task:
Weighting/Value:
20%
Estimated return date:
Penalties for late lodgement:
Assignments not submitted by the due date will incur a penalty of 10% for each
day thereafter, unless an extension has previously been granted. Students must
keep a copy of their assignment in electronic format. It is suggested that
students keep a print out also.
Assessment coversheet:
All assignments will need to be submitted with a bar-coded coversheet. The
coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located at
http://my.monash.edu.au under the heading “Learning and teaching tools.”
Examination(s)
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Assessment Requirements
• Examination 1
Weighting:
60%
Length:
3 hours
Type (open/closed book):
Closed book
Electronic devices allowed in the exam:
Scientific Non-Progarmmable Calculators
Learning resources
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Feedback to you
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
• Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes
• Graded assignments with comments
• Solutions to tutes, labs and assignments
Assignment submission
Online submission
If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the learning
system for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal.
Recommended Resources
Andy Field (2013), Discovering Statistics Using SPSS, Fourth Edition, Sage Publications.
Gerald Van Belle (2008), Statistical Rules of Thumb, Wiley
Jane E. Miller (2004), The Chicago Guide to Writing about Numbers, The University of Chicago Prsess.
R H Carver, J G Nash (2011), Doing Data Analysis with SPSS Version 18, Duxbury
S E Morgan, T Reichert, T R Harrison (2002), From Numbers to Words: Reporting Statistical Results for
the Soocial Sciences, Allyn & Bacon.
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Other Information
Policies
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and
students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might
uphold them. You can find Monash’s Education Policies at:
www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Key educational policies include:
• Student Academic Integrity Policy and Student Academic Integrity: Managing Plagiarism and
Collusion Procedures ;
• Assessment in Coursework Programs;
• Special Consideration;
• Grading Scale;
• Discipline: Student Policy;
• Academic Calendar and Semesters;
• Orientation and Transition; and
• Academic and Administrative Complaints and Grievances Policy.
Graduate Attributes Policy
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/
education/management/monash-graduate-attributes-policy.html
Student Charter
www.opq.monash.edu.au/ep/student-charter/monash-university-student-charter.html
Student services
The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need
advice and see the range of services available at http://www.monash.edu.au/students
Monash University Library
The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable you to
save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to www.lib.monash.edu.au or the
library tab in my.monash portal for more information.
Moodle 2
All unit and lecture materials, plus other information of importance to students, are available through the
virtual learning environment Moodle site. You can access Moodle via the my.monash portal.
Where to go for help
If you're stuck, confused or simply not sure how to approach Moodle, there are a number of Moodle
resources that you can tap into.
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Other Information
Disability Liaison Unit
Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to
discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all Victorian campuses on a
regular basis.
• Website: http://www.monash.edu/equity-diversity/disability/index.html
• Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with a DLO;
• Email: dlu@monash.edu
• Drop In: Equity and Diversity Centre, Level 1, Building 55, Clayton Campus.
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