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Course Code VQX7001

Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Analyse the literature review in accordance to the research to be
conducted.
2. Design a research proposal for the chosen topic.
3. Explain the ideas of the intended research
4. Intepret results of statistical tests
Synopsis The focus of this course is on quantitative and qualitative research methods
and designs. It will emphasise essential concepts of the research process,
ethics, and objective measurement. Students will be taught how to write
research objectives, critically review and interpret literature, choose
appropriate research designs, present data, and discuss findings. Skills such
as identifying correct statistical tests, running the tests, and interpreting test
results will also be taught. These three major skills are important to come to
a correct research conclusion. Besides that, mastery of these three skills are
a part of theses and scientific articles writing. This course will prepare
students for their research project.

Main Reference 1. Jones, I. (2014). Research methods for sports studies. London:
Routledge.
2. Sparkes, A. C., & Smith, B. (2013). Qualitative research methods in
sport, exercise and health: From process to product. London: Routledge.
3. Nelson, L., Groom, R. & Potrac, P. (2014). Research methods in sports
coaching. London: Routledge
4. Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2015). Research
Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign: Human Kinetics
5. Morgan, Leech, Gloeckner, & Barrett (2013). IBM SPSS for Introductory
Statistics: Use and Interpretation (5th ed.), New York, NY: Routledge.
6. Chua, Y. P. (2014). Ujian Regresi, Analisi Faktor dan Analisis SEM.
Kuala Lumpur, MY: McGraw Hill Education.
Assessment Continuous Assessment: 60%
Weightage
Final Examination: 40%

Soft Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills – CTPS1, 2, 3
Life Long Learning and Information Management – LL1, 2
Communication Skills – CS1, 2, 3
Professional Ethics and Moral - EM1, 3

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