Course Outline 

• Clarifying myths on research 
• Understanding the nature of research
• The scientific method and research processes
• Formulating research problem
• Writing research question
• Development of working hypothesis
• Illustrating the conceptual frame work
• Variables in research (dependant, independent, moderating, extraneous)
• Reasoning approach (Inductive VS Deductive)
• Purpose of research (descriptive VS analytical)
• Principles of research (validity VS reliability)
• Research types (empirical VS non-imperial, Basic VS applied)
• Paradigms of research (quantitative VS qualitative)
• Quantitative methodologies
• Qualitative Methodologies
• Instrumentation in research (method VS methodology)
• Measurement scales (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio)
• Sampling strategies (random VS non-random)
• Sources of information (primary VS secondary)
• Review of literature VS literature review
• Tips for writing your research proposal