Research Methodology
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Code 12020006, ECTS 5)
The aim of this course is to introduce students to research methodology in order to have the opportunity to study and prepare a scientific text and especially to have the knowledge and skills to develop their dissertation.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student should be able to
- understand the different ways of research approach
- investigate the literature and be able to prepare a literature review of a topic
- choose the appropriate methodological approach to various case studies
- carry out sample surveys and calculate the appropriate sample size
- discern the limitations of research
- compare survey results
Course content
Report on research philosophy
Literature review
Search hardware and statistical data
Defining the methodology in several case studies
Sampling technics -types of sampling
Determination of sample size
Measuring ranges of qualitative and quantitative data
Validity and reliability of questionnaire
Presentation and analysis of results
Critical discussion and comparison of findings with other studies
Conclusions and suggestions for further research and analysis
Assessment
- Written exam at the end of semester (80% of the grade)
- Written assignment (20% of the grade)