Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course)
Lecture Code WKA22000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name リサーチメソッド
Subject Name
(Katakana)
リサーチメソッド
Subject Name in
English
Research Method
Instructor KHAN GHULAM DASTGIR,JOSHI NIRAJ PRAKASH
Instructor
(Katakana)
ハーン グラム ダスタギール,ジョシ ニラズ プラカシュ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Fri1-4:IDEC 204
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 03 : Economics
Eligible Students
Keywords Quantitative; Causal Inference; Sampling; Primary Data; Observational Data; Experiments 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
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Class Objectives
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of research methods. It covers a range of topics essential to understanding and conducting research effectively. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to design their studies, collect and analyze data, and write research reports.  
Class Schedule Week 1: Introduction to Research Methods
Overview of research methods and their importance
The research process: steps and stages
Types of research: exploratory, descriptive, experimental, correlational, qualitative, and quantitative
Ethical considerations in research
Choosing a research topic and formulating research questions
Week 2: Research Design and Sampling
Defining research design and its role
Experimental vs. non-experimental designs
Sampling methods: random, stratified, convenience sampling
Week 3: Data Collection Methods
Quantitative data collection methods: surveys, experiments, and observational studies
Qualitative data collection methods: interviews and focus groups
Pros and cons of different data collection methods
Data sources: primary and secondary data
Developing data collection instruments
Week 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Quantitative data analysis
Qualitative data analysis
Interpreting research findings
Drawing conclusions and implications from data
Presentation of the research results
Week 5: Writing Research Article/Report
Structure and content
Citing sources and avoiding plagiarism
Peer review and the publication process

Week 6: Presentations
Week 7: Presentations
Week 8: Presentations


Research Proposal
Presentation 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Pajo, B. "Introduction to research methods: A hands-on approach. Sage publications."  (2022).
Zikmund, William G., Jon C. Carr, and Mitch Griffin. "Business research methods" (2013).
Dawson, C.  "Introduction to research methods 5th edition: A practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project." Robinson. (2019).
 
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This class has no prerequisites.
Attendance at all lectures is expected. If, for whatever reason, you cannot attend the lecture, please let the instructor know in advance 
Requirements  
Grading Method Attendance: 20%
In-class quizzes: 20%
Research Proposal: 30%
Presentation: 30% 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
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