Summary

This module is designed for physiotherapists who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the management of patients with musculoskeletal...

Lower Quadrant: Advanced Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Management (CHLD0098)

Comparative Politics|Politics|Public Policy|Public Policy and Administration

Why do people participate in fascist movements? Why are some people generous to refugees and migrants in times of need while others are not? What is the...

Qualitative Methods: Interviews, Observations and Mixed Methods (PUBL0010)

Why do people participate in fascist movements? Why are some people generous to refugees and migrants in times of need while others are not? What is the experience of a factory worker in 21st century China? Why do fewer women run for political office? Can you go "undercover" to do research political science? What is a “natural experiment” in politics? How do I conduct an interview that generates interesting information?

This module will not necessarily tell you all the answers to these questions, but it will help you understand how researchers have gone about trying to answer them and how you could try to answer similar questions about politics using observations, interviews and other data generated in the world. You can often do this sort of research in your own community.

By the end of this module, you should be able to understand a range of techniques for setting up your research and generating data. This includes asking relevant research questions, selecting a research site, conducting observations, interviewing, and writing survey questions. If you are interested in learning how to collect data in the world this module will spend time exploring how to do this ethically and the steps required to conduct high quality research.

The module draws on global experience, exploring different approaches to housing provision and settlement upgrading. The roles played by state, market and...

Housing Policies: Practical Dimensions and Alternative Options (DEVP0009)