Proposing research methodology
This module offers a comprehensive explanation of the basics of research methodology in academic research. It covers essentials such as developing and presenting a conceptual framework, understanding research philosophy, formulating research hypotheses, and conducting literature reviews. It also offers guidance for conducting qualitative and quantitative research including sampling strategies, questionnaire development, reliability and validity measures, and content analysis. It is suitable for multidisciplinary studies too.
This goal intends to equip scholars with the critical skills to craft robust research designs tailored to their study objectives. Participants will learn to select appropriate methodologies, ensuring a strategic alignment with research goals. The module provides an in-depth understanding of sampling techniques, target population selection, and data collection methods, offering practical insights into their application.
Discover the significance of data validity and consistency as essential pillars for credible research outcomes. This goal delves into effective methods to test and validate qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, it addresses the limitations inherent in various research methodologies and emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations, empowering scholars to conduct responsible and impactful research.
- Understanding what research is
- Understanding research philosophy
- Choosing an appropriate research philosophy
- Importance of research approach in research
- How to formulate a research strategy?
- Types of inductive and deductive research strategy
- How to develop and present a conceptual framework in a research paper?
- Understanding the importance of a research hypothesis
- What is null and alternative hypothesis?
- Differences and similarities in Grounded theory and Ethnography
- How to develop a questionnaire for a research paper?
- Questionnaire administration
- Sampling plan in research
- What are quantitative research sampling methods?
- How to calculate the sample size of primary research?
- How to measure the reliability of questionnaires?
- How to handle a negative Cronbach’s alpha value?
- Validity in qualitative research
- 8-step procedure to conduct qualitative content analysis in a research
- Examples of threats to the internal and external validity of a research
- How to establish the validity and reliability of qualitative research?
- Limitations and weakness of qualitative research methods
- How to determine validity for quantitative research?
- Importance of ethical considerations in research
- Limitations and weakness of quantitative research methods
- How to overcome the challenges of multidisciplinary research?
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