This document summarizes research methodology and design. It discusses types of research including pure and applied research as well as qualitative and quantitative research. It also outlines the research process including formulating research questions, developing a research proposal, and designing the research. The design considerations covered include design strategy, data collection methods, sampling, and pilot testing. It also discusses research ethics and characteristics of sound research.
Research Methodology Lecture for Master & Phd Students
1. Research Methodology Design and Process http://www.slideshare.net/shayaa By SHAYA’A OTHMAN MBA [Distinction] Academic Fellow & Executive Director of Global Center of Excellence sottoman@gmail.com Centre for Graduate Studies INSANIAH University College, Kedah Malaysia Tel +604 732 0163 Fax +604 732 0164 www.insaniah.edu.my
2. Types of Research 2.1 Pure and Applied Research 2.2 Qualitative and Quantitative Research 2.3 Research Process 2.3 Research Proposal 2.6 Ethics in Research
23. 3. RESEARCH DESIGN [Reka Bentuk Penyelidikan ]
24. Design Strategy [ Type, Purpose, Time - Dimension, Scope, Environment] 1. Types of Research 2. Purpose of Study [a] Descriptive Studies : Research is concerned with finding out who, what, where, when, or how many. [b]Causal Studies: Research is concerned with learning why –that is, how one variable produces changes in another – it causal.. Explaining relationships among variables 3 Time Dimension ; [a] Cross-sectional Studies : Study carried out once and represent snap-shot of one point at a time. [b] Longitudinal Studies: Study repeated over an extended period 4. Scope : [a] Statistical Studies: Designed for breath rather than depth. Hypotheses tested quantitatively. Inferences and Generalization of population. From samples. [b]Case Studies : Hypotheses tested qualitatively. May provide major challenges to theory & for new hypothesis 5.Research Environment ; Field Conditions or laboratory conditions or simulation
31. PILOT TESTING PILOT TESTING It is meant to detect weakness in design and instrumentation. If the survey is big than a complete pilot testing may be carried out to detect weakness at all levels – design & instrumentation, suitability of sampling design, and also the adequacy of data for statistical analysis. A pilot testing may be carried out restricted to data collection activities only. The cost of the Research study, as well as its time frame, may be estimated from the pilot study. It helps to refine the Research Hypotheses
34. HIS Best Selling Books: SHAYA’A OTHMAN [2010]. MAPPiCXS: BerfikirSecara Genius . Alor Setar, Malaysia. Published by INSANIAH University College. SHAYA’A OTHMAN [2009]. In Search of Excellence in Life . Shah Alam, Malaysia. Published by International Islamic University College Selangor & Majlis Agama Islam Selangor . SHAYA’A OTHMAN, MBA [Distinction] from University of Keele, Staffordshire, England UK. Also graduated from University of Westminster London, UK with professional Qualification of Associate Institute of Statisticians UK. He is also a Council Member of Malaysian Institute of Statistics. Currently he is an academician, working as Academic Fellow [Islamic Management] at INSANIAH University College, Kedah, Malaysia; and Executive Director of INSANIAH Global Center of Excellence; Lecturer [part-time] at Center of Graduate Studies, [Selangor International Islamic University College, Malaysia), in Organizational Business Management; and Adjunct Professor [Management] at Europe International Islamic University [Turkish Branch]. He is also a Group CEO of INSANIAH Holdings. Past working experiences, in private and public sectors, both at national and international levels: CEO – INTERGEO Asia Pacific a Member Company of INTERGEO Environmental Technology Ltd Austria [2002-2005]; CEO-Asia Pacific Region of Jetpa Group of Turkey [2004- 1995]; Sr. General Manager [Project & Strategic Planning Division], Hong Leong Group, Malaysia [1994-1997]; Deputy Director General of Fisheries Development Authority Malaysia [1992-1994]; and Chairman of Technical Advisory Council of INFOFISH – Regional Intergovernmental Agency of United Nation, [1988-1989] .