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Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

4507IRICBT-JAN-PAR

Aims

The aim of this module is to teach students social science research useful for academic and professional investigations of information practices. In addition, it tries to teach the use of qualitative and quantitative research approaches to empirical research problems.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify the research terminology, ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes
2.
Distinguish between the quantitative and qualitative research methodology
3.
Assess various data collection methods and sampling techniques
4.
Interpret the research findings based on statistical outputs

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to research & research methodology 2. Establishment of problem, significance and deciding 3. Literature review 4. Descriptive, exploratory and explanatory research 5. Conceptualization of research problem 6. Selection of study design 7. Quantitative and qualitative research 8. Data collection methods and suitability 9. Qualitative research design 10. Research proposal format
Additional Information:Recommended reading: Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill, 2012, Research Methods for Business Students (6th Ed.), Pearson Education Limited, Harlow. Uma Sekaran, Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach (5th Ed.), 2010. John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.

Assessments

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