Acing your Research Project & Research Methods Course

Name: Acing your Research Project & Research Methods Course
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

Mastering the Foundations of Research Methods & Applying Research Methods' Best Practices to Real-Life Situations.

Created byGlensinos Interdisciplinary Center

Last updated 8/2020

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What you'll learn

Understand the essence of research
Learn the basics of research methods
Develop strong writing skills.
Attain College, University and Higher Educationr esearch competencies.

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 1h 31m total length

Welcome - Why Conduct a Research?4:16
Learn why researchers conduct research to know what exists in reality, and how data gathering, analysis, and conclusions drive improvements, innovation, and informed decisions across organizations and industries.
Bertrand Russell and the Foundations of Research12:27
Components of Research7:07
Identify the core components of research, including goals, variables, and operationalization, to conduct a structured, empirical inquiry that yields valid conclusions.
Conceptualizing / Formalizing Research4:57
Research "Type": Applied versus Pure6:10
Differentiate pure (exploratory) research from applied (explanatory) research, showing how new knowledge and existing insights guide understanding and serve as a means to improve real-world outcomes.
Research Philosophy10:17
Download the Glensinos Research Template
Research Approach7:15
Define the research approach by contrasting deductive hypothesis testing with inductive theory building, and learn the four stages of each method to draw data-driven conclusions.
Ontology of Research1:46
Variables of Research & Operationalization of Research3:16
Identify and operationalize independent and dependent variables to structure data collection and analysis. Recognize intervening, moderating, control, and extraneous variables that shape outcomes.
Measurement of Constructs, Conceptualization and Scales in Research5:33
Research Strategy4:07
Population & Sampling8:49
Data Collection Stages6:09
Explore data collection stages and methods, including observation, statistical analysis, interviews, surveys, and secondary sources, to identify best practices for empirical research.
Interpretation of Findings3:39
Ethics in Research4:28
Final Words...1:30

Requirements

A possibility of undertaking research.

Description

This is a course on the nature and features of research methods for college and university-level students and professionals. This includes vital elements of research methods and data collection. Such skills are vital for serious career progression in different fields of business and professional life.

The course provides functional educational skills and abilities that can be used to model research, analyze it and draw conclusions. With this course, you are most likely to attain a high level of competency in any research project you undertake, irrespective of your area of interest.

The course was designed by experts in higher education. Each course developer has at least 10 years experience of teaching at the university level. We have a diverse team made up of people who understand and appreciate the development of competencies and abilities necessary to achieve an independent thinking ability which is essential in the conduct of research and its analysis.

Furthermore, there are many aspects of research methods that many courses overlook. This course covers these areas in-depth and provide learners the mastery, essential to solve real-life problems and achieve career progress.

Students taking Theory of Knowledge (TOK) will benefit tremendously from it. It is a good preparation for postgraduate and doctorate students. It breaks down the key ideas and terms of research methods to students and explains how they can be applied for the attainment of optimal results in academic and professional research projects.

Who this course is for:

Research Methods Students and people undertaking Research Projects