University of the Witwatersrand Course

Introduction to Research Methodology

R17,264.35 (excl. VAT)

Course overview

In today’s dynamic business landscape, research is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, innovation, and competitiveness. It’s the compass guiding organizations through uncertainty and towards long-term success.

Our Introduction to Research Methodology course has been designed to equip you with the essential skills to excel as a researcher in both academic and professional domains. Whether you’re diving into post-graduate research or seeking to elevate your professional research practices, this course is your gateway to making meaningful contributions to the knowledge base and build your credibility in your field.

Through this course, you will build the skills needed to confidently undertake research projects, critically evaluate existing research, and contribute to advancing knowledge in your field of interest. Get ready to embark on an exciting exploration, analysis, and discovery journey as we unlock the world of research methodology together!

Course curriculum

This course consists of 7 modules. The following topics will be covered:

Module 1: The upskilled, empowered and informed researcher
Module 2: The Research topic, literature review, intellectual property and ethics
Module 3: Conceptualising research – The research problem and research approaches
Module 4: Quantitative and qualitative research designs
Module 5: Data sources, data collection and sampling
Module 6: A & 6B: Processing, analysing and interpreting data
Module 7: The final research report

Course outcomes

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe and discuss research methodology, roles and relationships and skills required for high-quality research.
Discuss the research topic, literature review, intellectual property, intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and research ethics.
Identify and formulate a research problem and choose the best research approach to address your research problem.
Explore quantitative and qualitative research designs.
Explore data sources, data collection methods, and instruments, and pilot these instruments.
Assess research quality and the different aspects of qualitative and quantitative research.
Identify different types of research reports and know how to structure a report and plan your research.

Course summary

Format: Wits Certified Online Short Course

Certification: Wits University Certificate of Competence

School: Wits Plus

Duration: 13 weeks online short course with final assessment

Language: English

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