RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENTIFIC EXECUTIVES
INTRODUCTION
The course aims to provide in-depth skills required for non-scientific executives to undertake, analyse and manage projects.
OUTCOMES
At the end of this training, participants should:
Able to understand the conceptual and theoretical knowledge regarding gathering and analysis of data.
Exposed participants to the various methods of executing research project.
Equipped with the practical skills necessary for planning.
And executing research generally and research projects specifically for non-scientific executives.
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1 :Introduction
Sources of knowledge
Definition of research and the research process
Research in Public Administration: significance and challenges
Module : Basic Concepts
Literature and citation skills in research
Basics concepts of research
Literature review skills in conducting
Citation skills in conducting research
Module 3
Typologies of research, chapter outlines and research proposals
Typologies of research
Chapter outlines for different research approaches
Research Proposals
Modules 4
Measurements, surveys, and sampling techniques
Function and type of measurements
Scales of measurement
Survey research, sample size, and sample techniques
Issues of validity and reliability in research
Module 5
Methods of data collection and analysis
Questionnaire Instruments
Intervention Instruments and focus group discussions
Observation and documentary methods of data collection
Role of statistics in Research: Description and interventional statistics
Module 6: Research simulation report
COURSE ASSESMENT
Participants would be assessed during or at the end of each module via a number of methods. To complete and pass a module, participant must get 50% pass mark.
EVALUATION
The course will be assessed as follows:
ASSESSMENT | WEIGHT |
Assignments | 30% |
Examination | 60% |
Attendance | 10% |
Total | 100% |
AWARD
Upon completion of the course, successful learners will be awarded with a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate, provided they have passed their formative assessment at 50% and summative assessments at 50%, with 90% attendance in all the course activities.
FEES/INTAKES
The fee for this course is £1000.
