STC 326 Know how to design research.

Research Methods

Course main Aim/Goal

This course is intended to equip the student with research techniques (emphasis on survey techniques) and their application in chemistry (e.g. research in chemical education, marketing research for chemical products, public perception of chemical issues).

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand research and its process

2. Understand scientific approach to research

3. Know how to design research

4. Understand research problem

5. Understand formulation and validation of hypothesis

6. Understand variables in research work

7. Know sample and sampling techniques

8. Know how to review literature

9. Know the tools and techniques of data collection

10. Understand data analysis techniques.

11. Know how to report research findings.

1.1 Define research

1.2 Identify types of research

1.3 Explain the problems of research - conceptualization, control, generalization etc.