Research Methodology

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Curriculum
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This course is aimed at equipping the participants with the knowledge and skills to undertake a research study. The participants will understand relevant theories, concepts, tools and techniques in research. This course is designed to be practical therefore the theoretical knowledge that constitutes research methodology is organized around the operational steps that form the research process for both quantitative and qualitative research.

Course Duration

Classroom: 10 Days

Online: 14 Days

Classroom Training Schedule

Start & End Date	Venue	Cost: (USD, Excl. VAT)	Enroll
Jan 27 - Feb 7 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Feb 10 - Feb 21 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Feb 24 - Mar 7 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Mar 10 - Mar 21 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Mar 24 - Apr 4 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Apr 7 - Apr 18 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Apr 21 - May 2 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
May 5 - May 16 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
May 19 - May 30 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Jun 2 - Jun 13 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Jun 16 - Jun 27 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label
Jun 30 - Jul 11 2025	Nairobi	1800	Register label

Online Training Schedule

Start & End Date	Course Duration	Cost (USD, Excl. VAT)	Enroll
Feb 3 - Feb 20 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Feb 17 - Mar 6 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Mar 3 - Mar 20 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Mar 17 - Apr 3 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Mar 31 - Apr 17 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Apr 14 - May 1 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Apr 28 - May 15 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
May 12 - May 29 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
May 26 - Jun 12 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Jun 9 - Jun 26 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label
Jun 23 - Jul 10 2025	14 Days	1800	Register label

Curriculum

20 Sections
57 Lessons
10 Days

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Module 1: Introduction to Research
0 Items
Introduction to Research
3 Items
- 2.0
  Research defined
- 2.1
  Research process
- 2.2
  What makes research scientific
From Research idea to Researchable Problem
3 Items
- 3.0
  Where do research ideas come from
- 3.1
  Formulating the research problem
- 3.2
  Research problem to researchable questions
Formulating Research Questions, Hypotheses and Objectives
4 Items
- 4.0
  Research questions
- 4.1
  Research hypotheses
- 4.2
  Research objective(s)
- 4.3
  Formulating research statements
Module 2: Research Approaches and Design
0 Items
Research Approaches
4 Items
- 6.0
  Introduction to research approach
- 6.1
  Quantitative research approach
- 6.2
  Qualitative research approach
- 6.3
  Mixed methods approach
Research Design
6 Items
- 7.0
  Introduction to research design
- 7.1
  Relationship between research approach, research design and research methods
- 7.2
  Quantitative Research Design
- 7.3
  Qualitative Research Design
- 7.4
  Mixed Methods
- 7.5
  Criteria for selecting a research approach and design
Module 3: Sampling
0 Items
Introduction to Sampling
4 Items
- 9.0
  What is sampling?
- 9.1
  Sampling process
- 9.2
  What makes a good sample?
- 9.3
  Sampling method types
Sources of Error in Sampling and Measurement
3 Items
- 10.0
  Sampling error
- 10.1
  Non-sampling errors
- 10.2
  Accuracy, precision, and bias
Sampling Methods
2 Items
- 11.0
  Probability sampling
- 11.1
  Non-probability sampling
Sample Size Calculation
3 Items
- 12.0
  Sample size calculation parameters
- 12.1
  Sample size calculation approaches and formulas
- 12.2
  Sample size considerations
Module 4: Data Collection in Research
0 Items
Introduction to Data Collection
3 Items
- 14.0
  Data collection techniques
- 14.1
  Data collection sources
- 14.2
  Data collection pathways
Quantitative Data Collection
6 Items
- 15.0
  Qualitative data collection methods and tools
- 15.1
  Survey questionnaire
- 15.2
  Designing the questions
- 15.3
  Structuring the questionnaire
- 15.4
  Building a data management and analysis plan
- 15.5
  Pre-testing and finalizing data collection tools
Qualitative Data Collection
3 Items
- 16.0
  Qualitative data collection methods and tools
- 16.1
  Interviews: design, conduct, special considerations
- 16.2
  Focus Group: Design guide, conduct, special considerations
Module 5: Research Writing
0 Items
Literature Review
6 Items
- 18.0
  Introduction
- 18.1
  Characteristics of literature reviews
- 18.2
  Analysis and synthesis
- 18.3
  Types of literature reviews
- 18.4
  Process of conduction literature review
- 18.5
  Referencing and citation
Developing a Research Protocol
3 Items
- 19.0
  Introduction to research protocol
- 19.1
  Drafting the main components of a research protocol
- 19.2
  Ethical review
Research Report
4 Items
- 20.0
  Report structure
- 20.1
  Report content
- 20.2
  Data presentation
- 20.3
  Dissemination of findings

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Eric Wanyama

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