Module 1: Introduction to Research and the Research Process

·       The nature and importance of research

·       Types of research (basic vs. applied, quantitative vs. qualitative)

·       The steps in the research process

·       Identifying research problems and sources of research ideas

·       Literature review: purpose and techniques

·       Practical session: Identifying a research problem and conducting a preliminary literature search.

Module 2: Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses

·       Characteristics of good research questions

·       Types of research questions (descriptive, comparative, relational)

·       Developing testable hypotheses

·       Null and alternative hypotheses

·       Variables in research (independent, dependent, extraneous)

·       Practical session: Formulating research questions and hypotheses for a given topic.

Module 3: Quantitative Research Designs

·       Experimental designs: true experiments, factorial designs

·       Quasi-experimental designs: pre-test/post-test, time series

·       Survey research: cross-sectional, longitudinal

·       Correlational research

·       Understanding internal and external validity

·       Practical session: Designing a basic quantitative research study to answer a specific question.

Module 4: Qualitative Research Designs

·       Case study research: single case, multiple case

·       Ethnographic research

·       Grounded theory

·       Phenomenology

·       Narrative research

·       Understanding trustworthiness in qualitative research

·       Practical session: Designing a basic qualitative research study to explore a specific phenomenon.

Module 5: Mixed Methods Research

·       Rationale for using mixed methods

·       Types of mixed methods designs (convergent, explanatory sequential, exploratory sequential)

·       Integrating quantitative and qualitative data

·       Challenges and considerations in mixed methods research

·       Examples of mixed methods studies

·       Practical session: Developing a mixed methods research design for a given research question.

Module 6: Sampling Techniques

·       Population and sample

·       Probability sampling techniques (simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic)

·       Non-probability sampling techniques (convenience, purposive, snowball, quota)  

·       Determining sample size

·       Sampling bias and how to minimize it

·       Practical session: Choosing an appropriate sampling technique for a research study.

Module 7: Data Collection Methods

·       Questionnaires: design principles, types of questions, administration

·       Interviews: structured, semi-structured, unstructured

·       Observation: participant, non-participant

·       Focus groups

·       Secondary data sources: advantages and disadvantages

·       Practical session: Developing a questionnaire or interview guide for a research topic.

Module 8: Basics of Data Analysis (Quantitative)

·       Descriptive statistics: measures of central tendency and dispersion

·       Inferential statistics: hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA

·       Correlation and regression analysis (introduction)

·       Using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R - overview)

·       Interpreting quantitative data

·       Practical session: Analyzing a small dataset using basic statistical methods.

Module 9: Basics of Data Analysis (Qualitative)

·       Thematic analysis

·       Content analysis

·       Narrative analysis

·       Discourse analysis

·       Using qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti - overview)

·       Interpreting qualitative data

·       Practical session: Analyzing qualitative data using basic coding techniques.

Module 10: Research Ethics and Writing Research Proposals/Reports

·       Ethical principles in research (informed consent, confidentiality, beneficence, justice)

·       Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and ethical approval processes

·       Avoiding plagiarism and ensuring academic integrity

·       Structure and components of a research proposal

·       Structure and components of a research report

·       Effective writing and communication of research findings

·       Practical session: Identifying ethical issues in a research scenario and proposing solutions.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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