RESEARCH METHODOLOGY LECTURE

Research Methodology

The purpose of the course is to equip students with the necessary tools to undertake a scientific research; To be able to present convincing and data-based project proposals; Become more research-oriented in their professional work. At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand, • Develop skills of finding and analyzing data • Explain and criticize approaches to the construction of knowledge • Conduct, document and report a state-of-the-art Research. • Comparevarious researchtechniques • Collect, analyze, consolidate and interpret data; • Applystatistical tools to arrive at conclusions • The course covers Nature and Characteristics of Research; Characteristics of Research; Research Problem and Objectives; Review of Related Literature; Research Design; Qualities of a Good Research Instrument; Sampling Designs; Statistical Treatment; Data Analysis and Interpretation; Participatory Research; Preparation of Proposals for IS Projects; Thesis Writing; Documentation of IS Paper.