Objectives and competences
1. Discover answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures.
2. Have sound knowledge of research methodology.
3. Knowledge of research methodology to carry out the research process.
4. Capability to use selected tools and be confident in dealing with statistical analysis.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Research: a way of thinking;
Reviewing the literature;
Formulating a research problem;
Identifying variables;
Constructing hypotheses;
The research design;
The study design;
Selecting a method for data collection;
Collecting data using attitudinal scales;
The Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument;
Sampling;
Writing a research proposal;
Writing a research report;
Ethics in the research process;
Processing data:
Topic 1: Data, samples, statistical population;
Topic 2: Summarizing and Describing Numerical Data: descriptive statistics overview;
Topic 3: Parametric Tests for Differences in Means: independent samples, paired samples, multiple samples;
Topic 4: Analysis of variance;
Topic 5: Regression analysis: simple and multiple regression;
Topic 6: Use of SPSS for conducting statistical procedures; interpretation of results.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Kumar Ranjit. (2014). Research Methodology. A step-by-step guide for beginners, 4th edition. SAGE, London
Levine; D. M., Stephan D.F., Szabat, K.A. (2014). Statistics for Managers Using Microsoft Excel. 7th edition, Pearson.
