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COURSE CONTENT OF ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

WVX8001 Advanced Research Methods in Computer Science and Information
Technology

Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe the epistemological issues underlying research in computer science and information
technology.
2. Explain the approaches and issues involved in conducting research in computer science and
information technology.
3. Employ appropriate advanced research designs when conducting computer science and information
technology research.
4. Apply appropriate statistical techniques when conducting computer science and information technology
research.
5. Prepare a viable doctoral level proposal for a research degree in computer science and information
technology.
Synopsis of Course Content
This course covers the scope, types, basic skills and methodological aspects of computer science and
information technology research. Topics include design of experimental research, survey research,
grounded theory and phenomenological research, case study, action research, role of statistics in
research and art of preparing a research proposal.

Evaluation and Weightage
Continuous Assessment : 100%
Final Examination : 0%

WVX8002 Thesis