Faculty of Science

Objectives

This course introduces students to research methodology and will teach them how to formulate research questions, objectives, hypotheses and rationale

Contents

Definition of research, characteristic of research (controlled, rigorous, systematic, valid and verifiable, empirical, critical); Types of research (pure versus applied research), descriptive research, correlational research, Explanatory research, exploratory research, Inquiry mode. The research process: Steps in research process: formulating research problem, extensive literature review, developing the objectives, preparing the research design including sample design, collecting the data, Analysis of data, generalisation and Interpretation; preparation of the report or presentation of results. Formal write up and conclusion reached, bibliography