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PXGZ 6103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course gives students input on various types of qualitative research, the implementation process
from the aspect of choosing a research topic, sampling, data collection techniques, validity and reliability, data
analysis and preparation of report. Students will also be exposed to usage of the latest software as a tool for
analyzing qualitative data such as Atlas.ti dan Nvivo as alternatives for data analysis. Finally, the student is
required to prepare a qualitative research proposal as a practical exercise.

Assessment Method : Continuous Assessment : 60%, Examination : 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Creswell, J. W. (2008). Educational research : Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative
research, 3 th Edition. New Jersey : Pearson.
Neuman, W. L. (2006). Social research methods : qualitative and quantitative approaches, 6 Edition. USA :
th
Allyn and Bacon.
McMillan, J. H. & Schumacher, S. (2006). Research in education : Evidence – based Inquiry, 7 th Edition. New
Jersey : Pearson.
Fraenkel, J. R., & Wallen, W. E. (2003) How to Design and evaluate research in education, 5 Edition. New York
th
: Mc Graw Hill.
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Gay, L. R., & Airasian. (2003). Educational research – Competencies for analysis and applications. 7 Edition.
New Jersey : Macmillan Publishing Company.

PXGZ 6104 SURVEY RESEARCH 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is carried out in the form of a practicum based on a research project. The student will be
specially guided in the following: Defining the research problem, identifying variables, creating items for the
survey questionnaire using the Likert scale, carrying out the pilot study to improve the questionnaire,
determining the reliability of the questionnaire, sampling technique, administering the questionnaire, preparation
of the code book, data input using SPSS software, data analysis using descriptive and/or inferential statistics,
data summary and interpretation; and reporting findings.

Assessment Method : Continuous evaluation (test, assignment): 40%, Examinations: 60%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Oppenheim, A. N. (2002). Questionnaire design, interviewing and attitude measurement. New York: Printer
Publishers.
Henry, G. T. (2000). Practical sampling: Applied social research method series. Vol.28. Newbury Park: Sage
Publications.
Babbie, E. R. (1990). Survey research methods, (2 ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Pub. Co.
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Fowler, F. J. (1993). Survey research methods, (2 ed.). Applied Social Reseach Methods Series. Vol.1.
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Newbury Park: Sage Publications.
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