• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

This  unit  provides  an  introduction to  the  methodology  of  scientific
research.  The  focus will be on issues such as: forms of inquiry,  problem
formulation,  theory  construction,  research  designs,  measurement,  data
analysis  and  validity.  Students  will  be  assumed  to  have   a   basic
understanding of statistics.

The  subject  is  directed  at honours students who  wish  to  learn  about
designing  and  conducting  research in the disciplines  represented  in  a
Faculty  of Commerce. Students will be expected to develop an understanding
of  the key components of the research process and how to handle and  avoid
methodology problems commonly encountered in research.