Research Methods 101 – Complete Lecture Notes

1. What is Research?

Research is the systematic investigation and study of materials to establish facts or

2. Types of Research:

- Quantitative

- Qualitative

3. Variables & Hypotheses:

Independent, Dependent, Controlled variables.

4. Sampling Techniques:

- Random

- Stratified

- Cluster

- Convenience

5. Data Collection:

- Surveys

- Interviews

- Experiments

- Observations

6. Research Ethics:

Confidentiality, informed consent, integrity.

Author. (Year). Title. Publisher.

8. Sample Mini-Framework:

Statement of the Problem, Objectives, Methodology.