RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

About this Course

  • 6 students enrolled
  • 5 instructors

Course Description

This course provides the essential knowledge and skills in embarking research and applying research methods, focusing on scientific research area of studies and aimed primarily at the postgraduate level. In general, it covers a variety of aspects relevant to the planning, execution and reporting a research project systematically and ethically, from initial conceptual phases; to data collection and analysis; and write-up (thesis/ article). Finally, project commercialisation is introduced.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Formulate problem statement and research gap via literature review
2 ) Plan the commercialization of research outcomes
3 ) Apply Professional Conduct and Research Ethics
4 ) Present the scientific findings using written, oral and visual techniques
5 ) Explain the principles and processes involved in research design.
6 ) Apply the main techniques used for data collection, analysis and verification

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Definition and types of research
1.2 Research process
1.3 Thinking like a researcher – Understanding Concepts, Constructs, Variables, and Definition
1.4 Research proposal and aspects
1.5 Research Ethics and Integrity

2.1 Research problem and objectives
2.2 Literature review
2.3 Design of experiments

3.1 Sampling techniques
3.2 Source of data (primary and secondary data)
3.3 Questionnaire
3.4 Experimental and case study

4.1 Qualitative and quantitative analysis
4.2 Statistical analysis
4.3 Validation and verification of data

5.1 Structure and components of research report
5.2 Types of reports
5.3 Formatting and documentation
5.4 Tables, graphs, pictures and references
5.5 Plagiarism

6.1 Introduction to technopreneurship
6.2 Creativity and innovation in technology
6.3 Intellectual properties
6.4 Financing of technological ventures

Our Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA IR DR MUHAMAD AZHAN BIN ANUAR

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

PROFESOR IR. DR. JAMALUDDIN BIN MAHMUD

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. SITI MARIAM BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN

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UiTM Shah Alam

TS. DR. MOHD HAFIZ BIN MOHD NOH

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. MOHD NOR AZMI BIN AB PATAR

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : This course provides the essential knowledge and skills in embarking research and applying research methods, focusing on scientific research area of studies and aimed primarily at the postgraduate level.