1 Name of Course/Module: Research Methodology
2 Course code: BAE 3722
3 Name(s) of academic staff : Dr Ashkan Shobeiri
4 Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the program:
In this module the student will learn about the knowledge of advanced research
methodology and the process of doing research.
5 Semester or Year Offered : Year 3, Semester 7
6
Course Hours Face to Face
ILT TSLT
L=Lecture L T P O
T=Tutorial
P=Practical
O=Others (Examination) 92 127
ILT= Individual Student
Learning Time 18 9 9 3
TSLT=Total Student Learning
Time
7 Credit Value 3
8 Prerequisite (if any) : Pass in minimum 10 Core subjects
9 Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
• To describe the processes and requirements for conducting successful
research. ( C6, PLO1)
• Toclassify clearly their research problem and associated research questions
arising, including types of research approaches either qualitative or quantitative
questions. (C3, PLO2)
• To formulate a research proposal consist of introduction, Literature review, and
methodology. (C5, PLO6 )
10 Transferable Skills:
Transferable skills developed within this course include:
• Knowledge
• Practical Skills
• Communication
• Scientific methods
11 Teaching-learning and assessment strategy
Teaching-learning Strategy, Group discussions, Worksheets, Course hand-outs and
assignments, Assessment Strategy, Continuous assessment, Term end assessment
12 Synopsis
This course will provide the knowledge about the basic research and providing research
proposal including introduction, literature review, and methodology.
13 Mode of Delivery
Lectures and tutorials
14 Assessment Methods and Types:
Proposal 30%
Seminar 30%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
15 Mapping of the course/module to the Program Aims
PA1 PA2 PA3 PA4 PA5
√ √
16 Mapping of the Program Learning Outcomes to the MQF Domains
Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
To describe the
processes and
requirements for √ √ √
conducting
successful research.
To classify clearly
their research √ √ √ √
problem and
associated research
questions arising,
including types of
research approaches
either qualitative or
quantitative
questions.
To formulate a
research proposal
consist of
√ √ √
introduction,
Literature review, and
methodology.
17 Contents outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic
Face to face TS
Wee
Module Title L T P O IL LT
K
T
1. Introduction to Research:
Sources of Knowledge:
Reliable and unreliable sources of knowledge 2 1 5 8
Superstition and Intuition
Beliefs not based on observation and
hypothesis testing
Tradition
Personal Experience
Divine and Supernatural
Reason and Logic
Four Methods of knowing
Tenacitiy
Fixing Belief
Priory Method
Scientific Method
Reference: Charles Pierce,
2. What is research?
Definition of research
Meaning & Definition of Research
(Slazenger and Stevenson) 2 1 5 8
Objectives of Research
Gain insight into a phenomenon
Portray accurately particular situation
Determine the frequency with which
something occurs
Characteristics of a good research
Reliability
Validity
Accuracy
Credibility
Generalizability
Empirical nature
Systematic approach
3. Types of research:
Research Design
What is RD
Purpose of RD
Action/ applied research
Pure/ basic research
Explorative Research
Descriptive Research
Diagnostic Research
Experimental Research
2 1 5 8
4. Deciding what to research 2 1 5 8
Planning a Research Study
Pre-Planning
Parameters
Budget
Time frame
Planning
Defining a researchable problem
Determining the purpose
Identifying the restraints
Reviewing the research literature (Preliminary
Research Survey)
Other factors;
Required objectives
Guide for planning
Comfortable research design
5. Quantitative Research / Qualitative 4
Research
1. Purpose
2. Group Studied
3. Variables
4. Type of Data Collected
5. Forms of Data DCollected
6. Role of the Researcher
7. Results
8. Final Report
9. What is to be observed
10. Types of Questions
11. How the questions are projected
12. Interpretation of Results (Analysis)
13. Identifying the Research Problem
14. Reviewing Literature
15. Specifying a purpose for the research
16. Collecting Data
17. Interpreting Data
18. Reporting and Evaluating Results
6. Writing a Research Proposal
Introduction:
• Background of study
2 1 5 8
• Statement of the problem
• Research objectives
• Research questions
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7. Writing a Research Proposal
Introduction:
• Research hypothesis 2 1 5 8
• Scope of study
• Conceptual and Theorical Framework
APA Referencing – 6th Edition (Text
Referencing / List Referencing)
Writing a Research Proposal
8.
Literature review:
What is LR? 2 1 5 8
Why is it important
Purposes of a Research Proposal
How to do a literature review?
****Discuss and add Rubric Here
8. Writing a Research Proposal
Methodology: Qualitative research
9. Writing a Research Proposal
2 1 5 8
Methodology: Quantitative research
10. Seminar I, II, III 9 15 24
11. Proposal (written assignment) 15 15
12. Final Exam 3 12 15
13. Total contact hours 18 9 9 3
14. Total subject learning time 92 127
15. Total credit hour 3
18 References:
• Creswell, J.D. 2018. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
th
Methods Approaches. 5 Edition. United States, Thousand Oaks,
California: SAGE Publications Ltd.
• Kumar, R. 2014. Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.
th
4 Edition. United States, Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Neuman, L, W. 2014. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative
th
Approaches. 7 Edition. England: Halow.
Additional References:
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• Cooper, D., & Schindler, P., 2013, Business Research Methods. 12 Edition.
United States, New York City: McGraw-Hill
• Larry, B., Christensen, R., Johnson B., & Lisa, A.,2013,. Research Methods,
th
Design, and Analysis. 12 Edition.United States,New Jersey: Pearson Education
19 Other additional information: Nil
