| 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 |
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| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
E
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English |
| Course Level |
5
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Graduate Basic
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| Course Area（Area） |
24
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Social Sciences |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
03
:
Economics |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
Quantitative; Causal Inference; Sampling; Primary Data; Observational Data; Experiments |
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Class Status
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Evaluation
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
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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Suggestions on
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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 |
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| Grading Method |
Attendance: 20%
In-class quizzes: 20%
Research Proposal: 30%
Presentation: 30% |
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Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |