Subject description

This subject introduces students to research methodology. Topics include defining research problems, research design, conducting a systematic literature review, methods of data collection, processing and analysis of data, writing a research proposal, and interpretation and report writing. Students will gain understanding of different research methodology, including qualitative and quantitative analysis … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

ISIT440 - IT Research Methodology
CSCI441 - CS Research Methodology
CSIT940 - Research Methodology

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour Lecture

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Undertake scholarly research through the conduct of a systematic literature review.
2.
Define research problem, research design, data collection, data analysis and statisitical analysis.
3.
Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both professionals and stakeholders.
4.
Develop methodological skills in conducting scholarly research.
5.
Exhibit a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world related to the field of computer science and IT.

Assessment details

Individual Assignment

Individual Assignment

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