STA 630 Lecture 1 RESEARCH METHODS LECTURE #1
Introduction to Research
Objectives of the Course
Students should be able to: Sharpen the analytical skills. Develop their understanding of the research concerns. Develop the ability to convert the research concerns into a research problem. Prepare a roadmap or blueprint of the research – using appropriate methodologies. Conduct the research by following the complete research process.
Methodology
Grading
Textbook: Neuman, W. L. (2000). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Boston: Allyen and Bacon.
Supplementary books: Zikmund, W. G. (2003). Business Research Methods. Mason, Ohio: South Western. Sekaran, U. (2004). Research Methods for Business New York: John Wiley & Sons.
What is research? Gathering information needed to answer a question, and thereby help in solving a problem. Systematic and organized effort to investigate.
What is the value of research?
Research offers the pleasure of solving a puzzle.
Generating Theories – Models
Identifying problems and solutions
Research helps to develop new methodologies
We are surrounded by social research