Engineering Research Methods

Course aim

To extend the engineering graduates skills in research methodology and to develop competency in the critical evaluation of research literature.

Course content

Research design, qualitative and quantitative research, sources of data. Data collection procedures, measurement strategies, questionnaire design, interviewing techniques, content analysis. Literature surveys; information data bases. Probability testing, inferential statistics. The use of computers. Evaluating and writing research reports. Development of a research project.

Textbook(s)

LEEDY P.D. AND ORMROD J.E. 2005, Practical Research Planning and Design, 9th Edition , PEARSON MERILL PRENTICE HALL

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	3 hours x 5 days
Tutorial	1 hour x 5 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (Individual): Database Search & Information Retrieval, Assignment 2-Part 1 (group): Project Problem Statement & Literature Review, Assignment 2-Part 1 (individual): Project Problem Statement & Literature Review, Assignment 2-Part 2 (group): Research Proposal, Assignment 2-Part 2 (group): Research Proposal and presentation, Participation and activities in lectures/tutorials, Participations in teaching and learning activities, Pre-lecture assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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