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◄Faculty of Economics and Administration►

COURSE PRO FORMA

EDHA7101 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Identify a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for
collecting and analysing data in social science research;
(2) Evaluate the rationale for and appropriate use of
measurement procedures, data collection methods and data
analysis procedures for a particular research project;
(3) Evaluate the ethical and policy issues in a particular
research project;
(4) Evaluate critically the methodology and results of scientific
research; and
(5) Apply the relevant research technique.

Synopsis of Course This course provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative
Contents methods for social science research. It trains students to develop
a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of
commonly used methods of data collection and analysis, and the
appropriate use of these methods. This course also enables
students to understand the various aspects of a research project,
including issues of measurement as well as ethics. The course
covers topics such as the scientific method, research ethics,
measurement, data collection and data analyses. Students will
also gain an understanding of the distinction between descriptive
and inferential statistics.
Assessment Continuous Assessment:100%
Main References

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1. Babbie, E. (2007). The Practice of Social Research, 11 ed., Thomson Wadsworth.
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2. Uma Sekaran (2003). Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach, 4 ed.,
Wiley.
3. Online Reading: Methods for Social Researchers in Developing Countries
http://srmdc.net/
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4. Silverman, D. (2004). Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice, 2 ed., Sage.
5. Lind D.A., Marchal, W.G. & Wathen, S.A. (2005). Statistical Techniques in Business and
Economics, 12 ed. McGraw-Hill.
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