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Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Comprehensive course on research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques for conducting high-quality research.

Course Introduction

Research Methodology provides a comprehensive framework for designing, conducting, and evaluating research in various disciplines. This course covers the entire research process from problem formulation to data collection, analysis, and reporting. Students will learn both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, ethical considerations, and best practices for producing rigorous and impactful research.

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Research

  • Philosophy of science and research paradigms
  • Types of research: exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, and causal
  • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches
  • Research ethics and integrity
  • Literature review and theoretical frameworks

Module 2: Research Design

  • Experimental designs
  • Quasi-experimental designs
  • Survey research
  • Case studies and observational research
  • Longitudinal and cross-sectional designs

Module 3: Data Collection Methods

  • Sampling techniques and sample size determination
  • Questionnaire design and validation
  • Interview methods and protocols
  • Observational techniques
  • Secondary data sources and evaluation

Module 4: Data Analysis Approaches

  • Quantitative data analysis methods
  • Qualitative data analysis techniques
  • Mixed methods analysis strategies
  • Statistical software applications
  • Interpretation and presentation of findings

Module 5: Research Communication

  • Academic writing and publication process
  • Research proposal development
  • Thesis and dissertation structure
  • Presenting research findings
  • Research impact and dissemination strategies

Assignments

  • 1
    Research proposal development
  • 2
    Literature review on a selected topic
  • 3
    Questionnaire design and pilot testing
  • 4
    Data collection and analysis mini-project
  • 5
    Research paper preparation following journal guidelines

Case Studies

Case Study 1

Ethical challenges in medical research

Case Study 2

Mixed methods research in public health

Case Study 3

Longitudinal studies in educational research

Case Study 4

Experimental design in clinical trials

Case Study 5

Survey research in social sciences

Datasets

General Social Survey

Demographic and attitudinal data for social research

Demographic and Health Surveys

Population health data from developing countries

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Health and nutritional status of US population

World Values Survey

Global research on values and beliefs

Recommended Textbooks

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

by John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell

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The Craft of Research

by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams

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Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods

by Michael Quinn Patton

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Discovering Statistics Using R

by Andy Field, Jeremy Miles, and Zoë Field

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