Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
AC05001 Research Methods (I) 1.0 2
Description The aims of this course are to explore the nature of design research at the three various levels of scientific philosophy, research methods, and practical execution. The contents involve the introduction of defining the design problems, selecting the quantitative or qualitative research methods and specific instruments, interpretation of research results, case studies, as well as writing a thesis. This research methods one focus on quantitative research that content details includes fundamental concept of research, literature review, research problem, research variables, research hypothesis, research design, data collection and analysis, research instruments, research samples, research ethics and writing up. The teaching methods include lectures, paper discussion and presentation based on the course assessment of assigned project, panel discussion and individual/group presentation.