Subject details
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Topics
- Research design
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Sources of data and data collection procedures
- Measurement strategies
- Questionnaire design
- Interviewing techniques
- Content analysis
- Literature surveys
- Information databases
- Statistical techniques
- Evaluation and writing of research reports, papers and theses
- Development of a research program
- Writing research proposals
- Philosophy of a broad range of research methods
- Research methodology selection
- Interaction of research methodology and type of knowledge developed through the project
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Study resources
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Instructional Methods
- Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
- Web links
- Online assignment submission
- Standard Media
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Online Materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Online Assessment
- Printable format materials
- Resources and Links
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No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject aims to equip you with the fundamental concepts and practice of engineering research and enable you to develop a proposal for a small research project under supervision.
- Assignment 1 - Assignment 1 - 1000 words (15%)
- Assignment 2 - Assignment 3 - 1500 words (40%)
- Assignment 3 - Assignment 2 - 2000 words (45%)
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.
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