SCHEDULE FOR 6 WEEKS "CATCH THEM YOUNG RESEARCH TRAINING FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS" FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
Major Topics: Understanding Scientific Research & Variables in Research
Week 1: Understanding Scientific Research
- Methods of Acquiring Knowledge
- Elements of Science and Scientific Research
Week 2: Understanding Scientific Research
- Characteristics of Scientific Research
- Scientific Approaches
Week 3: Understanding Scientific Research
- The Role of Theory in Scientific Research
- General Objectives of Scientific Research
Week 4:Variables in Research
- Categorical, Discrete and Continuous Variables
- Independent and Predictor Variables
- Dependent and Outcome Variables
Week 5: Variables in Research
- Latent and Manifest Variables
- Endogenous and Exogenous Variables
Week 6: Revision