Research Methods in Human Factors Safety Management

Course aim

To provide a detailed introduction to research methods in human factors and safety management systems.

Course content

Introduction to a range of perspectives of research: experimental, quasi-experimental and observational approaches; quantitative and qualitative methods; introductory statistical procedures.

Textbook(s)

Rosnow, R & Rosenthal, R 2012, Beginning Behavioural Research: A Conceptual Primer, 7th, Pearson Higher Ed, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (Optional on-campus workshop [Refer to course outline])	1 day x N/A
External	4.5 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Ethics application, Participation (online), Research proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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