COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to enable students to:
- identify and discuss the role and importance of research in the social sciences.
- identify and discuss the issues and concepts salient to the research process.
- identify and discuss the complex issues inherent in selecting a research problem, selecting an appropriate research design, and implementing a research project.
- identify and discuss the concepts and procedures of sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- explain key research concepts and issues
- read, comprehend, and explain research articles in their academic discipline.
Recommended Books
1. Babbie, Earl (2012). “The Practice of Social Research”. 13th edition Belmont, California: Wordsworth.
2. Neuman William Lawrence. (2011) Social Research Methods 7th edition. Allyn and Eacon
3. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices Anol Bhattacherjee
4. Research Methodology Ranjit Kumar