Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course prepares the participants to analyze varying situations in a systematic, logical, and scientific manner. Students will learn the complete process to conduct research by using different research methodologies. This course covers all the important aspects of research i-e different kinds of research, sampling techniques, focus groups, interviews etc. It develops critical thinking process enabling the participants to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data and draw meaningful conclusions for sound decision making. Students will learn to interpret data by using different statistical software. Students will also learn how to write thesis, research proposal and research report.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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To familiarize students with various methods used for conducting research and latest trends in the field of biotechnology through reading and understanding scientific literature, preparing scientific manuscripts, designing research projects and presenting them.
- Sharpen your analytical skills based on objective and pragmatic investigation of a situation
- Develop your own understanding of the research concerns relating to the general public or relating to the management of their place of work as well as to their clients
- Develop your ability to convert their research concerns into research problem in a clear, objective, and pragmatic manner Prepare a road map or a blueprint of the research, making an appropriate use of various research methodologies and tools learn in this course
- Conduct the research by following the complete research process
- Develop your ability to use statistical software for data interpretation like SPSS etc.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Introduction to Research
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2
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Scientific Methods of Research
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3
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Classification of Research
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Week 02
ASSIGNMENT 1
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6
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Variables and Types of Variables.
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7
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Hypothesis Testing and Characteristics.
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Week 03
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9
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Conducting a Systematic Literature Review.
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10
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Theoretical Framework.
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INTERACTIVE SESSION 1
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11
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Problem Definition & Research Proposal.
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Week 04
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13
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Ethical Issues in Research.
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14
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Ethical Issues in Research (continued).
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15
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Measurement of Concepts
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QUIZ 1
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16
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Measurement of Concepts (continued)
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Week 05
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17
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Measurement of Concepts (continued).
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18
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Criteria for Good Measurement
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INTERACTIVE SESSION 2
Week 06
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21
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Sample & Sampling Terminology.
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22
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Probability & Non-Probability Sampling.
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23
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Types of Probability Sampling.
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MID TERM EXAM
Week 07
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27
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The Parts of the Table.
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28
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Experimental Research.
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ASSIGNMENT 2
Week 08
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29
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Experimental Research (cont.).
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30
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Experimental Research (Continued).
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31
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Non-reactive Research.
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32
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Use of Secondary Data.
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Week 09
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33
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Qualitative Research: Observation Studies/Field Research
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GRADED DISCUSSION BOARD
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34
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Observational Studies (continued)
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35
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Historical Comparative Research
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36
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Historical Comparative Research (continued)
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Week 10
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37
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Focus Group Discussion
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38
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Focus Group Discussion (continued)
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QUIZ 2
Week 11
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41
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Qualitative Techniques
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INTERACTIVE SESSION 3
Week 12
INTERACTIVE SESSION 4
Week 13
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47
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The Five Approaches Compared
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Week 14
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48
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Data-Collection in Qualitative Research
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FINAL TERM
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