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

PXGZ 6105 FUTURE STUDIES 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course is aimed at exposing students to the concept of future studies and its application to
educational planning of the nation. The main focus of the course is the analysis of global trends that shape the
future such as demographics, environment, technology and economy and their applications to education; The
methods to be introduced are visioning, scenario, Delphi Technique, Developmental Research and other
methods used for data collection for predicting future directions in education

Assessment Method : Continuous Evaluation (test, assignment): 60 %, Examination: 40 %

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

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