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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description This module gives participants an understanding of the processes in undertaking research. The focus of the module will be research as part of business research in a specialist domain. The module will begin with an introduction to the research process, and will develop into an exploration of alternative approaches to research methods. Each stage of the research process will be examined: research design, ethcis, literature review, research methodologies and data gathering techniques, data analysis, drawing conclusions, making recommendations. By the end of the module participants will have a thorough grasp of the principles and practicalities of how to conduct research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the nature and purpose of research 2. Prepare a literature review 3. Identify the main stages in the research process 4. Examine the philosophical issues that underpin research 5. Choose and justify an appropriate research methodology 6. Recognize and appraise ethical issues that may arise while carrying out research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities IntroductionIntroduction The research process - ethics in social research, research in operations and technology.Designing a Research Projectcreating a conceptual framework, the research statement/ question/ hypothesis, research aim and objectives, methodology and method rationale.Developing a Theoretical FrameworkWriting a literature review Research Methodology, quantitative qualitative and mixed methods approaches - designing an appropriate methodological frameworkData AnalysisDeveloping analytical frameworks, describing and interpreting data, the role of theory in data analysisConclusions & RecommendationsComing to conclusions, making recommendations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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