SC4100: Identify the main elements that comprise the research process

  • Appreciate the role that research and research skills have in the ‘knowledge economy
  • Understand the fundamental process of producing a piece of research
  • Identify the main elements that comprise the research process
  • Be knowledgeable of the various research philosophies one can utilize in determining their research inclination
  • Familiarize and employ the principle research approaches to data collection (Surveys, Interviews, Focus Groups). Justification for choice. Online surveys.
  •  Appreciate the importance of good ethical research standards
  • Apply classroom material in an applied manner in terms of a finished piece of research.