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New Free Online Course: Introduction to Research Methodology

Apr 20, 2020

TechTalent-Lab launches a new free online course, which offers a brief introduction to research methodology in management.

Online Course: Introduction to Research Methodology  

 

TechTalent-Lab launches a new free online course, which offers a brief introduction to research methodology in management. The course consists of five modules.


Modules

  • What is research?

    The difference between Academic Research and Practitioner Research. The different approaches or paradigms to Academic Research. The differences between inductive and deductive studies.

  • What is a citation and reference?

    The three Basic Systems of Referencing. The way to cite in each of the basic systems. The way to reference in each of the basic systems.

  • Tools and Techniques for Analyzing Data

    The different types of techniques for analyzing data. The main features of each type of technique. Open-Souce Software for analyzing data.

  • What is a literature review?

    What types of research outlets there are. Where to look for research documents. How to evaluate the relevance of research documents.

  • What is a research question?

    The definition and characteristics of a research question, The justification why the research question is so important, The three type of research question.

Structure of the Modules

 

In each module, you will find:

  • A description of the learning outcomes,

  • A video with the core issues about the topic, and

  • A questionnaire to assess your understanding of the topic.

 

 We hope that this course helps you
in starting and during your PhD journey!

 

Access

 

The course is free; however, you need to register in the platform to access to the content.


Link to the course: http://minerva.techtalent-lab.org/course/view.php?id=3