Research MethodsModule Details

Rationale

This course will introduce students to and prepare them for the content and structure of the dissertation project. Through the course appropriate research problems, questions etc. will be formulated and the students will elaborate on research methods, which are vital. Overall, the rationale behind this course is that it aims to give students the opportunity to develop their skills in analysing quantitative or qualitative data and presenting their findings.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be expected to:
(i)    Identify the main differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
(ii)   Identify the type and the main characteristics of research within the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.
(iii)  Identify a suitable area and/or issue for research and produce a protocol for the proposed investigation for scrutiny and monitoring purposes.
(iv)  Conduct academic review in order to investigate an issue.
(v)   Effectively pose a research question in accordance with the guidelines of Qualitative and Quantitative study.
(vi)  Develop a research purpose for a Qualitative and Quantitative study.
(vii) Identify the ethical issues of a research.
(viii) Apply ethics issues on their research.
(ix)  Identify a suitable issue for exploring through a qualitative and quantitative research.
(x)   Critically analyse and present findings in relation to the research objectives and qualitative/quantitative methods of data collection.