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Research Analyst

Program Code: 15021

Program Availability

Lakeshore
September 2013:
Open

Contact Information:

Mary Takacs,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3483
mary.takacs@humber.ca

Research Analyst

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Program Code:
  • 15021
Type:
Ontario Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate
Campus:
Lakeshore
Length:

Two semesters, beginning in September

Program Availability
Lakeshore
September 2013:
Open
CONTACT INFORMATION:

  • Our Program

    The Research Analyst graduate certificate program consists of two academic semesters, followed by a twelve-week placement.

    In the current knowledge economy and information age, the demand for social and market research has increased substantially as organizations have recognized the growing need for research on which key policy and strategic decisions are based.

    The Research Analyst program focuses on the theoretical, practical and ethical underpinnings of research, while also equipping students with the statistical and technical skills necessary to do applied research in a variety of different settings throughout the public and private sectors.

    The first two semesters of the program focus on all of the major aspects of the research process including research design, information retrieval and evaluation, data collection, analysis and interpretation and the preparation and presentation of the research findings.

    Special features of the program include an emphasis on professional, ethical and legal implications when designing research studies, as well as the use of new technologies in the research process, proposal writing, and the communication of research findings using a variety of methods.

    Your Career

    Your Career

    Graduates of this program may find employment in areas such as: analysts, community and social development officers, consumer advisers, economic policy researchers, education policy researchers, health and social policy development officers, health policy researchers, housing policy analysts, marketing researchers, program officers, research consultants and social survey researcher.

  • Work Placement

    Students complete a twelve-week placement, which allows them to gain invaluable practical and professional experience, beginning in May.

  • Admission Requirements

    Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

  • Fees / Scholarships

    The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

    • domestic $5,714.18
    • international $13,500.

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

  • Curriculum   (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

    Semester 1

    Course Code Course Name
    RAPP 5001 Surveying Society

    Surveying Society

    Course Code: RAPP 5001

    Each day we are exposed to a multitude of survey research findings in different forms, through the media, our education and workplaces. We may even make decisions based on these research findings. In this course students will learn the science behind survey research, how surveys are designed, conducted and finally reported on. Students will have an opportunity to learn about selecting research participants through appropriate sampling techniques. Understanding demographics within a population and how to apply that knowledge to sampling and analyzing results will also be covered. Statistics Canada information and Canadian Census Statistics will be introduced as a means of studying social, economic and demographic trends and their contribution to societal change. How to write good research questions, how to ask those questions and then how to analyze the data collected will be the main focus of the course. Students will learn to design a survey questionnaire, collect the data and discuss findings.
    RAPP 5002 Qualitative Research Methods 1

    Qualitative Research Methods 1

    Course Code: RAPP 5002

    In the Qualitative Research Methods 1 course students will be introduced to the history and theory behind qualitative methods. Students will learn to recognize when qualitative methods are most appropriate for a research study; how qualitative research studies are designed; why a particular qualitative research methodology is chosen; and, how that methodology is then carried out. Students will be introduced to methods such as ethnography, participant observation, interviewing and focus groups and visual ethnography or photo-voice. How to analyze qualitative data will also be covered in the course and students will be introduced to appropriate computer software for conducting the analysis. Finally, students will investigate the interpretation of results, the writing up of findings and effective communication of data.
    RAPP 5003 Spreadsheet and Table Management

    Spreadsheet and Table Management

    Course Code: RAPP 5003

    Data management plays a large role in the daily activities of researchers and organizations. This course will provides a comprehensive introduction to data management and data analysis; however, the focus will be on preparing data for analysis. The course examines issues related to data organization, representation, access, storage, and processing. The format of the course includes lecture, and hands-on exercises. Students are encouraged to practice applying the knowledge and skills taught in class to their own data.
    Knowing how to operate widely used software packages to manage data is critical to the research process. In this course, students will calculate fundamental descriptive statistics such as mean, median, and mode along with measures of variability. Students will learn how to present data in a variety of graphical forms such as histograms, stem and leaf graphs, and scatterplots. The course will also focus on how to use these summary statistics and forms to aid decisions about how to best represent and analyze data. Simple comparisons between means, correlation coefficients and coefficients of reliability and validity will be calculated. Students will also learn how to individualize the program by generating formulae that manipulate and combine variables as required.
    RAPP 5004 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis 1

    Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis 1

    Course Code: RAPP 5004

    This is an introductory course in quantitative methods for postgraduate students. Emphasis is on the application of quantitative methods in social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, and t-tests.
    RAPP 5005 Research Communication and Proposal Writing Skills

    Research Communication and Proposal Writing Skills

    Course Code: RAPP 5005

    This course will teach students how to write successful research proposals by breaking down the proposal writing process into manageable steps. We will draw on existing skills to learn how to present ideas and plans clearly, concisely and persuasively. Students will have the opportunity to choose a topic for research, conduct a literature review, consult with experts, and write an actual proposal. This proposal will be the basis for a major research project to be completed in RAPP 5006 in the second semester. Students will work collaboratively to critique and improve each other?s work and to develop presentation skills
    RAPP 5006 Research Ethics and Standards

    Research Ethics and Standards

    Course Code: RAPP 5006

    Students are introduced to the importance of ethics and standards of conduct in doing research. They learn how to effectively complete research ethics board documents for review and approval in various settings. Students will learn to account for the standards of the disciplines, organizations, and professional capacities in which they are conducting research or evaluating programs. Case studies will be presented to facilitate student debate of the ethics of various research situations, and to highlight the sensitivities required in identifying stakeholders and in making recommendations that may impact them. A critical understanding of ethics, including, human rights and relevant legislation, in qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation research will result from participation in this course.

    Semester 2

    Course Code Course Name
    RAPP 5011 Research Seminar

    Research Seminar

    Course Code:

    RAPP 5012 Qualitative Research Methods 2

    Qualitative Research Methods 2

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    RAPP 5013 Research Management

    Research Management

    Course Code:

    RAPP 5014 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis 2

    Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis 2

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    RAPP 5015 Database Management

    Database Management

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    RAPP 5016 New Research Technologies

    New Research Technologies

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    RAPP 5021 Research Analyst Placement

    Research Analyst Placement

    Course Code:

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