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Course description
This course provides a general introduction to the logic and method of social inquiry, particularly with emphasis on the empirical methods, both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Course objectives
To provide a general introduction to the form and structure of social inquiry that includes steps in research process and the selection and formulation of a research problem
To explore various methods for gathering data, both quantitative and qualitative, and to deal with the problem of sampling
To consider the steps involved in gathering data and its analysis and interpretation
To gain insights into the style and format of presenting a dissertation
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Requirements
Regular class attendance and participation
Regular with class assignment and presentation in the Class
Mock Proposals to gain skills in writing proposals
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CM 2: Research Methods
Course Description:
This course provides a general introduction to the logic and method of social inquiry, particularly with emphasis on the empirical methods, both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Course Objectives:
To provide a general introduction to the form and structure of social inquiry that includes steps in research process and the selection and formulation of a research problem
To explore various methods for gathering data, both quantitative and qualitative, and to deal with the problem of sampling
To consider the steps involved in gathering data and its analysis and interpretation
To gain insights into the style and format of presenting a dissertation
Requirements:
Regular class attendance and participation
Regular with class assignment and presentation in the Class
Mock Proposals to gain skills in writing proposals
Evaluation:
Assignments: 40%
Final exam: 60%
Course Outline
General Introduction I: Logic and Structure of Conventional Inquiry
General Introduction II: Logic and Structure of Participatory Action Paradigm
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Theological Research - the logic and the process
Steps in the Research Process
Selection and Formulation of a Research Problem
Concepts, theory, and Hypothesis
Types of Research Designs: Explorative, Descriptive, and Experimental
Conceptualization of the Problem, Measurement, and Instrument Construction
Data Collection Methods:
Observation - Participant and Non-Participant
Questionnaires - development and administration
Interviews - Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
Focus Groups - the art of gaining information from a group
Documents - Oral traditions, written and audio-digital materials, artifacts (materials for content analysis)
Choice of Population and Sampling Design
Analysis and Interpretation
Codification and processing of Data
Tabulation, Charts, Diagrams, Figures
Index and Scale
Structure and Logic of Analysis
Basic Statistics - Theoretical Framework and calculations
Introducing SPSS / Any other software for statistical analysis
Analysis of Case Materials
Personal documents, documents relating to institutions, community, organizations, political parties, and other agencies.
Case Study Method - Logic, Process, and the Content
Content Analysis - Logic, Process, and the Method
Integrating Sociological, Psychological, Theological Perspectives in Research Process
Writing the Research Report - Content, process, and style
Ethics of Inquiry
Bibliography
Faculty review notes: This shared ministry course is extracted from the cluster, not a newly invented standalone Word file. Two credits come from its CM02 common-course listing. Research with people requires separate institutional approval, consent and secure data handling. Academic source material and supervised education only: this portal does not confer clinical competence, professional licensure, treatment authority or permission to collect client records. Faculty must review dated terminology, evidence and safeguarding requirements before teaching. The bibliography heading is blank. No book titles or clinical resources have been invented.
Text reproduced from CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.doc · excerpt: Research Methods. Source credit values, where present, do not establish an individual registration, teaching dates or faculty approval of later changes.
