Methodology of Scientific Research
General
Code: ΜΥ05
Language: Greek
Delivery: Face-to-face
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of statistics and probability
Workload
- Lectures: 39.0 hours
- Lab: 0.0 hours
- Study: 61.0 hours
- Project: 25.0 hours
Course Content
Research and the research process, various types of research, quantitative
and qualitative approaches
ii. The research methodology
iii. Literature review
iv. Formulation and definition of the problem
v. theoretical framework, working hypotheses
vi. Population. Spatial and temporal frame of reference
vii. Sampling
viii. Variables. Relevance
ix. credibility and validity
x. Construction of questionnaires
xi. Data collection. Data analysis techniques
xii. Tables, charts, Statistical tests
xiii. Interpretation of results, writing conclusions
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to help students practice systematic planning a research, with an emphasis on modern applications related to ICTs. At the same time, the lesson offers the context of a scientific study in relation to the way it is formulated, it is delimited, and adds some things to the existing knowledge.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
-understand the methods of conducting valid and reliable scientific research.
- have Knowledge of the importance of literature review
- have knowledge of tools and techniques for building and testing questionnaires
- analyze critical scientific articles
- use statistical data analysis tools
Skills
Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information
Autonomous Work
Generating new research ideas
Work in an interdisciplinary environment
Exercise criticism and self-criticism