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ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
Course description: The basic aim behind this course is to equip students with the practical knowledge about conducting research. Making them understand the basic frameworks of research in their respective areas of specialization. Encouraging them to develop their research frameworks based on knowledge related to their respective fields. The course is designed to encourage students’ constant participation in the field of research by establishing culture of critical thinking and continuous reading within the domains of their specialized areas of studies. Recommended books: William,G.Zikmund.(2003). Business Research Methods. (7th Ed).Thomson, South western. Uma Sekran. (2000). Research Methods for business, A skill building approach. (3rd ed). Assignments, presentations and marks distribution: Apart from exam (80/100) each student will be required to: Conduct a research assignment and will be required to do presentation in group format. The class will be divided in groups according to the size/strength of the class. The assignment will carry (20/100) marks. Other instructions for presentation will be discussed later. Week/subject Lecture/Activity Learning outcomes Week 1 Introduction to research Basic role and scope of business research. When is research needed Week 2 The research process An overview of research process. Types of research studies Week 3 Literature survey Reasons for conducting literature review. Identifying the relevant sources. Extracting the relevant information Week 4 Literature survey Enhancing students quality of literature review writing Practical assignments Week 5 Literature survey Enhancing students quality of literature review writing Practical assignments Week 6 Problem definition Examples of well defined problems Week 7 Theoretical framework The need of theoretical framework Week 8 Variables Importance of understanding, Independent, dependant, moderating and intervening variables. Descriptions of variables in theoretical framework. Week 9 Hypothesis development Development of hypothesis of study Week 10 Research design Research settings and types of investigations Week 11 Data collection methods Data collection methods. Settings and sources of data Measuring the reliability and validity of data Week 12 Sampling Major sampling techniques Week 13 Data Analysis Data Analysis techniques, parametric/non parametric statistical tests Week 14 Research Proposal Week 15 Presentations of Research Proposals Week 16 Presentations of Research Proposals
Merry Sunshine Montessori School Cauayan City, Isabela Practical Research 1 S.Y. 2020-2021 Quarter Objectives Duratio N Values Topic Activities References 1st Week 1 To 2
Merry Sunshine Montessori School Cauayan City, Isabela Practical Research 2 S.Y. 2020-2021 Quarte R Objectives Duratio N Values Topic Activities References 1st Week 1-3
