LEARNING OUTCOME

By the end of this course the learner should be able to:

i.               Define the term research

ii.              Explain characteristics of research

iii.            List importance and significance of research

iv.            Explain types of research

v.              Describe the steps followed in research process

vi.            Explain the methods of collecting data and list strengths and limitations of each

vii.           Clarify three differences between random sampling and non-random sampling techniques.

viii.         Explain four steps of data processing and give the examples of outlier and inconsistencies in responses

ix.            Differentiate independent variable and dependent variable.

x.              Explain elements of research proposal/ project format.