Teaching UnitMethodological
Coefficient: 2 Credit: 4 |
Level: Third Year
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Weekly time:
1h30 |
The number of teaching Hours:
22h30 |
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This course provides in-depth information as to the methods of research
Learning Objectives By the end of the course students will be able to: · adopt a research approach in accordance with the research speciality · identify the different sampling methods · be acquainted with the different research tools and develop a skill as to their use
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References
An Introduction to research and research methods. Available at: https://www.unrwa.org/sites/default/files/introduction-to-research-and-research-methods.pdf Bazeley, P. (2013). Qualitative data analysis: Practical strategies. New York, NY: SAGE. Best, J. W., & Kahn, J. V. (1986). Research in education (5thed). New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt, Ltd.Available at: https://ww2.odu.edu/~jritz/attachments/reined.pdf
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques (2nded). New Age International Ltd, Publishers. Malliman, N. Research methods the basics. Available at: https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/2317618/mod_resource/content/1/BLOCO%202_Research%20Methods%20The%20Basics.pdf Research &consultation guidelines. Available at: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/yoursay/questionnaires.pdf Vagner, K. W. (2007). Introduction to research methods. Available at: http://psychology.about.com/od/researchmethods/ss/ expdesintro.htm.
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Course Content | ||||
First Semester | ||||
The research methodology course for the third year encompasses the following themes:
1. Research Approaches
· Quantitative approach · Qualitative approach · Mixed method
2. Sampling and Population
· Samples and sampling · Samples and populations · Types of sampling (random/nonrandom sampling, convenience sampling, purposive sampling) · Sample design · Sample errors
3. Data Validity and Reliability
· What is validity · Types of validity · What is reliability · Types of reliability · T-Test
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End of Semester I | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
4.Research Tools
· Questionnaire · Interview · Observation · Focus groups · Test
5.Data Collection/ Interpretation/ Analysis
· How to interpret data · How to infer · How to evaluate
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End of Semester II | ||||
Assessment and Evaluation | ||||
Continuous Assessment
ü Two in-class assignments graded each upon 7 pts, and a grade for discipline (6 pts) ü Assignments should take into consideration the practical aspect, not the theoretical side ü Instruction and evaluation ought to target a vivid-like context |