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Research Methodology 20 Sections57 Lessons10 Days

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
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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
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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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