The course is about introducing students into basic concepts in scientific research and into developing critical thinking and research attitude in their everyday life as well as in the scientific field of their interest. The course attempts to address both theoretical and practical issues in scientific research. As far as theoretical issues are concerned, students get to know the basic principles, concepts, types and stages of scientific research. As far as practical aspects of research are concerned, this knowledge is applied and addressed in the context of small personal projects and presentations.
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- Types of research - Examples of research - The practical frame and problems of a research study - Choosing a research theme: Defining the title, Defining the research questions or problems - Searching for sources and literature: Literature review and related literature review - Validity and reliability - Creating records and filing - Choosing the research methodology for data selection - Quantitative and qualitative research - Analysis of Data - Questionnaire design and administration - Designing and conducting interviews -Observation - Journals - The write-up of research
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Undergraduate
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