researchmethodology

Course : Research Methodology (qualitative and quantitative)
Course Number :
Semester : VI
Prerequisite :

1. Standard of Competence
Students are able to write research proposals for their research projects
2. Basic Competencies
Students understand
sources of knowledge
kinds of research
characteristics of good research problems
steps in planning a research
the functions of the background of the study
characteristics of good research problems/questions
type and function of theoretical frame work
types and functions of hypothesis (quantitative)
the functions of review of related literature critically
kinds of research design
kinds of variables (quantitative)
how to select subjects (population and sample)
kinds and functions of research instruments
data analysis technique(s)
research ethics
kinds and functions of triangulation (qualitative)
research proposal format

Learning Experiences
Students
find definitions of key concepts
find and summarize examples of research reports
present their out proposal outlines
discuss their peers’ proposal outlines
write their research proposal drafts
revise their research proposal drafts

Indicators
Students are able to
formulate formative research title
write the background of the study
formulate clear research problems/questions
write relevant theoretical frame work
write relevant hypothesis
write clear research objectives
formulate the significance if the study
write review of related literature critically
describe the research design
describe the subjects (population and sample)
construct appropriate research instruments
choose appropriate data analysis technique(s)
explain the function of triangulation

Course Contents
1. knowledge sources
2. kinds of research
3. steps in planning a research
4. functions of the background of the study
5. research problems/questions
6. theoretical frame work
7. hypothesis (quantitative)
8. review of related literature critically
9. research design
10. subjects (population and sample)
11. research instruments
12. data analysis technique(s)
13. research ethics
14. research proposal format

Learning Strategies
lecturers
Individual presentation
Group work
Class discussion
Case study

Assessment system
Group work (discussion and presentation)
Mid-term test
Final-semester test (+ research proposal)

Scoring system
Mid-term semester score
End-of-term score
Formative – test score
Final score 40% (mid-termtest) + 60% (final test)

References
Berg, Bruce l. 2004. Qualitative research for the Social sciences. Boston: Pearson
Nunan, David. 1992. Research Methods in language learning Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
MCmillan, James. H. 1992. Educational Research. Fundamentals for the Consumers.
New York: Harper Collins Publishers.