This course is designed to build on the foundation of the basic statistics course and to introduce more sophisticated statistical skills to students enrolled in advanced courses at the University. The focus will be on quantitative measurement; however, qualitative assessment with concepts and themes will also be taught. Advanced Research Methods will introduce you to a diverse range of methods in quantitative and qualitative research, issues associated at different stages in doing research, managing scientific data and the use of SPSS statistical software package and advanced statistical methods, their assumptions and alternatives.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to enable students to:

1. identify and discuss the role and importance of research in the social sciences.
2. identify and discuss the issues and concepts salient to the research process.
3. identify and discuss the complex issues inherent in selecting a research problem, selecting an appropriate research design, and implementing a research project.
4. identify and discuss the concepts and procedures of sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting.

System of Evaluation

Mid Term          30 Marks

Final                 50 Marks

Sessional         20 Marks

Total                 100 Marks