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ECO311Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Research Methodology

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practices of research methods in economics. It covers topics such as research problem identification, data acquisition, classification, summarization, and statistical sampling. Students will learn about hypothesis testing, ethical considerations, and research report writing. The course aims to equip students with the skills to conduct independent research and make informed decisions using research methods.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Research MethodsData AnalysisHypothesis TestingStatistical InferenceReport Writing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Research Problem Identification

2

Data Collection Methods

3

Sampling Techniques

4

Hypothesis Formulation

5

Statistical Analysis

6

Research Ethics

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1 Concept and Nature of Research Methods

4h

Unit 1: Definition and Meaning of Research

2 study hours
  • •Read the definition of research and its importance.
  • •Discuss the problems of research.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 2: Focus of Research

2 study hours
  • •Explain the significance of research in applied economics and government policies.
  • •Discuss the objectives and characteristics of research.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
2

Module 1 Concept and Nature of Research Methods

3h

Unit 3: Research Problem

3 study hours
  • •Identify a research problem and its sources.
  • •Discuss the guidelines for choosing research problems.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
3

Module 2 Research Writing

4h

Unit 1: Research Topic

2 study hours
  • •Explain the essential elements of a research topic.
  • •Discuss the process of selecting a research topic.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 2: Literature Review

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning and purpose of literature review.
  • •Explain how to write a good literature review.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
4

Module 2 Research Writing

3h

Unit 3: Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Research

3 study hours
  • •Explain the role of theory in research.
  • •Define theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
  • •Differentiate between theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
5

Module 3 Data Analysis in Research

2h

Unit 1: Collating Data for Presentation

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature and sources of data.
  • •Discuss data collection techniques.
  • •Explain data measurement.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
6

Module 3 Data Analysis in Research

3h

Unit 2: Data Collecting Scales

3 study hours
  • •Discuss Likert, Semantic Differential, and Thurston scales.
  • •Explain how to use these scales in research.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
7

Module 3 Data Analysis in Research

3h

Unit 3: Operationalizing and Data Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Understand the need for operationalization.
  • •Differentiate between opinion and factual data.
  • •Analyze data for cause-and-effect relationships.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
8

Module 4 A Guide to Statistics in Research

2h

Unit 1 Descriptive Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Explain data distribution and tabular presentation.
  • •Discuss measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode).
  • •Explain measures of variability (range, mean deviation, standard deviation).
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
9

Module 4 A Guide to Statistics in Research

3h

Unit 2 Test in Statistical Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Explain parametric tests (t-test, ANOVA).
  • •Discuss non-parametric tests (Chi-square, Binomial test).
  • •Examine the appropriate test of hypothesis to be used.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
10

Module 4 A Guide to Statistics in Research

3h

Unit 3 Central of Tendency and other Higher test in Statistics

3 study hours
  • •Discuss other measures of central tendency (geometric mean, harmonic mean).
  • •Explain the Median Test and Mann-Whitney Test.
  • •Discuss correlation analysis.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
11

Module 5 Managing a Research Project: The Research Proposal & Report

2h

Unit 1: Planning the Research Project

2 study hours
  • •Explain the research proposal and its structure.
  • •Discuss field work and data collection.
  • •Outline the research project content.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
12

Module 5 Managing a Research Project: The Research Proposal & Report

3h

Unit 2: Concepts of Ethics

3 study hours
  • •Define and explain ethics in research.
  • •Itemize and discuss ethical issues in research.
  • •Discuss the roles of ethics in research.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
13

Module 5 Managing a Research Project: The Research Proposal & Report

3h

Unit 3: Report Writing

3 study hours
  • •Define and discuss report writing.
  • •Present and organize a research report.
  • •Identify and use research documentation.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time for each module.

2

Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments.

3

Focus on understanding statistical concepts and their applications.

4

Practice solving problems using different statistical techniques.

5

Prepare detailed notes on research ethics and report writing guidelines.

6

Review the central limit theorem and its applications to mean and proportion.

7

Practice writing research proposals and reports based on sample data.

8

Create concept maps linking research methods to specific economic problems.

9

Focus on understanding the differences between parametric and non-parametric tests.

10

Practice interpreting statistical results and drawing meaningful conclusions.

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