a. Basics of Research
- Scientific method types and characteristics
- Types: Fundamental, Applied, Action
- Research designs: Descriptive, Experimental, Historical
b. Variables & Tools
- Concepts, types of variables
- Hypotheses: types and formulation
- Sampling: techniques and universe
- Tools: rating scales, inventories, etc.
c. Data Analysis
- Measurement scales
- Quantitative analysis: central tendency, variability, hypothesis testing
- Statistical techniques: t-test, ANOVA, chi-square
- Qualitative: triangulation, coding
d. Research Designs
- Grounded Theory, Narrative, Case Study, Ethnography
- Mixed Methods: Triangulation, Explanatory, Exploratory
