FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS

Course Description

Research Methods is an introductory course in information technology. It aims to introduce the student with the basic concepts and problems encountered in an IT and social scientific investigation. Research methods objective is to explain the main concepts related to the methodology of conducting research in IT. Also it explains the importance and limitations of theory and methodology in IT research as well as the purposes of applied research evaluation, analysis techniques, and research ethics. Moreover, the course introduces the field of scientific methodologies by providing basic research techniques and tools to the students. Also, the procedures for writing research papers and reports, literature review for journals and books and doing practical research are introduced

FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 THIS COURSE WILL EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERENT RESEARCH METHODS
2. 02 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO PERFORM DATA COLLECTION
3. 03 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO SELECT THE PROPER SAMPLE FOR RESEARCH
4. 04 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO CARRY OUT THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USING SPSS SOFTWARE
5. 05 TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO PREPARE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
6. 06 TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO WRITE A RESEARCH THESIS AND A RESEARCH PAPER

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Igwenagu, C. (2016). Fundamentals of research methodology and data collection. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
2. 02 2. Kumar, R. (2018). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Compare different research methods SOLO 4
2. L02 Select suitable samples for different research methods SOLO 3
3. L03 Create a research proposal SOLO 5
4. L04 Write a research thesis SOLO 2
5. L05 Design a research methodology SOLO 5
6. L06 Conduct a literature review SOLO 4
7. L07 Explain the fundamental aspects of research methods SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Create a user interface in a contemporary object-oriented language to allow users to access business data
2. P02 Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of computing-based systems
3. P03 Analyze common business functions and identify, design, and develop appropriate information technology solutions
4. P04 Design and develop software solutions for contemporary business environments by employing appropriate problem-solving strategies
5. P05 Configure and administer database server to support contemporary business environments.
6. P06 Administer or mange a relational database for a small to medium size company
7. P07 Be able to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
8. P08 Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment

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