Research Methods in Public Administration syllabus
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Research Methods in Public Administration
5 units
1 Introduction to Research (8 LHs)
3 Data Collection Methods in Social Sciences (12 LHs)
- Data and its types: Quantitative, qualitative, Chronological, Geographical
- Data Collection methods
- Schedule: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Questionnaire: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Interviews: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Observation Methods: concept, purpose, types, importance, merit and demerit
4 Sampling (6 LHs)
1. Introduction to Research (8 LHs)
- Concept of Research
- Nature and Objectives of Research
- Characteristics of Research
- Significance of Research
2. Fundamentals of Research (12 LHs)
- Concept of literature review
- Concept of research problem
- Concept of variables and measurement
- Research methods: Descriptive, Explanatory and Exploratory
- Technical aspects: citing reference, bibliography and annex
3. Data Collection Methods in Social Sciences (12 LHs)
- Data and its types: Quantitative, qualitative, Chronological, Geographical
- Data Collection methods
- Schedule: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Questionnaire: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Interviews: concept, purpose, type, importance, merit and demerit
- Observation Methods: concept, purpose, types, importance, merit and demerit
4. Sampling (6 LHs)
- Concepts, significance and techniques
5. Proposal and Report Writing (10 LHs)
- Academic Proposal: concept, function, type, purpose and steps
- Features of a good academic Proposal
- Academic Report: concept, function, type, purpose and steps
- Features of a good academic Report