Syllabus
1] General Orientation a) Principles of scientific inquiry b) Characteristics of scientific approach c) Science, logic, and Popper d) Methods of knowing e) Role of facts f) Theory as a frame of reference 2] Variables in research a) Definition of variable b) Types of variables c) Concepts, indicators, and variables d) Difference between concepts and variables 3] Measurement research perspective a) Definition and basic principles of measurement b) Measurement and scientific inquiry c) Scales of Measurement 4] Principles of hypotheses testing a) Definition of a hypothesis b) Function of a hypothesis c) Types of hypothesis d) Testing a hypothesis 5] Research design a) Definition and functions of a research design b) Selection of a study design c) Research process d) Artifacts in research
Annotation
The basic scientific methodology. The student is acquainted with principles of scientific investigation, with the characteristics of variables, with the basic principles of measurement, testing of hypotheses and construction of research plans.