This course introduces students to the issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with science and technology research in general and those most commonly used for research in information technology and management. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize and explain the main research methodologies used in information technology research, Choose the appropriate research methodology, Describe the most common data collection and analysis methods used in information systems research, Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise in research, Communicate both orally and in writing, and describe the professional environment and different kinds of roles in which information technology research is conducted.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge &understand
Understand and explain the foundations of scientific research.
Realize the main research methodologies used in information technology.
Describe the most common data collection and analysis methods used in research.
Recognize the nature of quantitative and qualitative scientific research.
mental skills
Formulate a research problem.
Choose the appropriate research methodology.
Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Evaluate the quality of a research paper/article and criticize it.
Practical & professional skills
Write a research proposal.
Prepare a research paper.
Use various data collection techniques.
Use of word processing, data analysis and presentation software
General and transferable skills
Presentation skills of collected/obtained data.
Writing skills of a research proposal and scientific paper.
