ATI901: Research Methodology I

The course aims at introducing students to the basic concepts used in research, scientific research methods and their approach. Thus, the course will develop a research orientation and acquaint students with the fundamentals of research methods.

Topics include; Introduction to research; Philosophies and the language of research theory building; Thinking like a researcher (Understanding Concepts, Constructs, Variables, and Definitions); Problems and Hypotheses (Defining the research problem, Formulation of the research hypotheses, The importance of problems and hypotheses ); and Research design (Experimental and Nonexperimental research design, Field research, and Survey research)