GENERAL OUTCOMES OF THE UNIT

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COURSE OUTLINE
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Learning outcomes
1.3 Definition of Research Methods
1.4 Purpose of Research
1.4.1 Training in research
1.4.2 Problem solving.
1.4.3 Search for truth
1.5 Qualities of a good research title
1.6 Types of research
1.6.1 Quantitative Research
1.6.2 Qualitative Research
1.6.3 Descriptive Research
1.6.4 Analytical Research
1.6.5 Applied Research
1.6.6 Fundamental Research
1.6.7 Exploratory Research
1.6.8 Conclusive Research
1.6.9 Surveys 13
1.6.10 Case Studies
1.7 Challenges faced by Researchers
1.8 Summary
1.9 Session Quiz
1.10 Reflection
1.11 References and further Readings

SESSION 2: RESEARCH PROCESS

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Learning outcomes
2.3 Describe the Research Process
2.4 Identify a research problem i
2.5 Determine research questions
2.6 Describe the research design
2.7 Describe the data collection methods
2.7.1 Survey
2.7.2 Online survey
2.7.3 Paper survey
2.7.4 Telephone Survey
2.7.5 One-on one Interview
2.8 Data presentation analysis and interpretation
2.9 Report Writing/communication of research findings
2.10 Summary
2.11 Session Quiz
2.12 Reflection
2.13 References and further Readings

SESSION 3: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Learning outcomes
3.3 Meaning of statement of the problem
3.4 Steps in formulation of a research problem
3.5 Criteria for a good research problem
3.6 Factors to consider in formulating a research problem
3.7 Summary
3.8 Session Quiz
3.9 Reflection
3. 10 Resources
3.12 References and further Readings

SESSION 4: LITERATURE REVIEW

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Learning outcomes
4.3 Meaning and importance of literature review
4.4 Theoretical and empirical literature
4.5 Conceptual Framework
4.6 Stages of literature review during the research process;
4.7 Sources of Literature review
4.8 Citation\References
4.8 Summary
4.9 Session Quiz
4.10 Reflection
4.11 References and further Readings

SESSION 5: RESEARCH DESIGN

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Learning outcomes
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5.3 Meaning
5.4 Need for Research Design
5.5 Types of Research Design
5.5.1Research design in case of exploratory research studies:
5.5.2 Research design in case of descriptive and diagnostic research studies
5.5.3 Research design in case of hypothesis-testing research studies
5.6 Limitations of Research Design
5.7 Summary
5.8 Session Quiz
5.9 Reflection
3.9 Reflection
5.10 References and further Reading

SESSION 6: SAMPLING

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Learning outcomes
6.3 Meaning and importance of sampling
6.4 Determination of sample size
6.5 Sampling techniques

6.5.1 Non-Probability Sampling

SESSION 7: SOURCES AND COLLECTION OF DATA

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Learning outcomes
7.4 Meaning
7.5 Sources of data
7.6 Types of data
7.7 Determination of data to be collected
7.8 Summary
7.9 Session Quiz
7.10 Reflection
7.12 References and further Readings

SESSION 8: RESEARCH PROPOSAL

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Learning outcomes
8.3 Meaning
8.4 Significance of a research proposal
8.5 Types of proposal
8.6 Main components of a research propos
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8.6.1 Preliminary pages
8.6.2 Introduction (Chapter One)
[Link].3 Research Questions
[Link].4 Research Hypothesis
[Link].5 Limitation of the Study
[Link].6 Literature Review (Chapter Two)
[Link].7 Research Methodology (Chapter Three)
8.7 Summary
8.8 Session Quiz
8.9 Reflection
8.10 References and further Readings

SESSION 9: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Learning outcomes
9.3 Meaning
9.3.1 Data processing
9.3.2 Data Management
9.3.3 Data processing
9.3.4 Data Security
9.3.5 Statistical tool or Statistical test.
9.4 Purpose of Data management and Analysis
Activity Question 2: Why do researchers analyze data?
9.5 Determine techniques in data processing
9.6 Data analysis
9.7 Interpretation of results
9.8 Limitations of data analysis
9.9 Summary
9.10 Session Quiz
9.11 Reflection
9.12 References and further Readings

SESSION 10: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Learning outcomes
10.3 Analyze findings
10.4 Drawing conclusions
10.5 Making recommendations
10.6 Session Quiz
10.7 References and further Readings

SESSION 11: REPORT WRITING

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Learning outcomes
11.2 Meaning of a research report
11.3 The purpose of research report
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11.4 Describe the components of an academic research report
11.3 Significance of report writing
11.5 Types of reports
11.6 Final research report
11.7 Presentation of reports
11.7.1 Introduction
11.7.2 Literature review
11.7.3 Methodology
11.7.4 Results
11.7.5 Discussion
11.7.6 Conclusion
11.7.7 Recommendation
11.8 Summary
11.9 Session Quiz
11.10 Reflection
11.11 References and further Readings

SESSION 12: DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Learning outcomes
12.3 Meaning of dissemination of research findings
12.4 Purpose of dissemination of research findings
12.5 Methods of Dissemination Research Findings
12.3.9 Publication –
12.3.10 Summary
12.11 Session Quiz
12.12 Reflection
12.13 References and further Readings

SESSION 13: ETHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Learning outcomes
13.3 Meaning of ethics
13.4 Ethical issues in research
13.5 Principals or codes of research ethics
13.6 Theories of ethical issues in research
13.6.7 Roles of review committee
13.7 Summary
13.8 Session Quiz
13.9 Reflection
13.10 References and further Readings

SESSION 14: EMERGING ISSUES AND TRENDS IN RESEARCH METHODS

14.1 Introduction
14.2 Learning outcomes
14.3 Emerging issues and trends in Research methods
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14.4 Challenges faced by emerging issues and trends in Research methods.
14.5.1 Improvement in information technology
14.6 Summary
14.7 Session Quiz
14.8 Reflection
14.9 References and further Readings

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