Description

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Research

What is Research
Types of Research

• Research method and methodology
• Research and scientific method
• Triangulation

MODULE 2

1. Source Review

• What is source review
• Importance of source review

2. Ethics in Research

• What are ethics
• Importance of ethics in research

3. Research Paradigm

• Positivism
• Critical theory
• Interpretive

4. Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Research

MODULE 3 – QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Quantities Research

• What is quantitative research

2. Quantitative Research Designs

• Experimental
• Quasi experimental
• Survey research

3. Variables

• Dependent
• Independent

4. Sampling Techniques

• Systematic
• Stratified
• Cluster sampling

5. Scales of measurement

• Nominal
• Ordinal
• Interview
• Ratio

6. Data Collection in Quantitative Research

• Questionnaires

MODULE 4 – QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Qualitative and quantitative data

2. Data collection methods

1. Questionnaires
2. Interviews
3. Focus group discussions
4. Document analysis

MODULE 5 – PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

1. Data analysis
2. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
3. Focus group discussions
4. Difference between quantitative and qualitative research