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ECW 503 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Prof. Madya Dr. Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin

Adapted

Prof. Sr. Ir. Dr. Suhaimi Abdul Talib


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Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lecture students will

Be aware of the PO for EC 220 and howECW503 contribute to the POs

Be able to identify and formulate researchproblems

Be able to write problem statement for a

particular research problem Be able to write objectives for a particular

research problem


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COURSE INTRODUCTION

SYLLABUS

COURSE OUTCOMES & PROGRAMOUTCOMES

LESSON PLANS


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COURSE ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Assessment

a) 2 Tests 40%

b) 2 Assignments 40%c) 1 Research Proposal 20%


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REMINDERS

ALL students are to bring a dictionary to every classfor this course.

Active Learning method will be used through out the

semester. Tests and assignments will focus on understanding

and ability to describe, discuss, compare andevaluate. Questions testing memory is very limited.

All formative assessments (Assignments, Tests

1&2) will be returned back.


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LESSON PLANTOPIC LECTURE HOURS WEEK

1Introduction to research

Problem identification and formulation

1 and 2 2

3

Literature search

Test 1

2 4

5

Writing Problem Statement

Writing research objectives

2 and 1 6

7

Data collection and Data Analysis

Test 2

2 8

9

Research proposal 2 10

11

Report writing 2 12

13

Common test 14


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Philosophy of Research

Definition of research

What is research?

What is involved in a

Research?

What are the outputs of

research?

1.Investigate

2.Outcome

3. Current problems


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A systematic investigation to find answer to the problem.

(Burns, 1994)

A systematic and objective identification, collection,

analysis and dissemination of information for thepurpose of improving understanding and decisionmaking related to the identification and solution ofproblems and opportunities.

(Malhotra, 1993)

Systematic or methodical way of producing newknowledge, processes, products or services.

(MOSTE, 2001)

DEFINITIONS OF RESEARCH


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Research can also be stated as a

discipline process of investigating

and seeking facts that will ultimately

lead a researcher to discover the truth

about something.


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What is the truth?

The truth is usually stated as the

researchers thesis or report, and is aresult of the facts the researcher has

discovered. Generally the truth must

be proved conclusively by the factsobtained.


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So.research is basically a careful or

diligent search. It can be aninvestigation or experimentation

aimed at the discovery and

interpretation of facts, revision ofaccepted theories, principals or laws

in light of new facts. Or

investigations to establish newproducts or processes.


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Research activities produces:

New knowledge -in terms of new theory

New processes processes that will

lead to higher efficiency

New products light weight aggregate

New services automatic securitychecks


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Exercise 1 LO

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the session students

a. will be aware of the need for problem formulationb. will understand that in order to solve a problem, one

would need to understand what caused it in the firstplace.

c. will be exposed to contemporary and current issues

d. will acquire life long learning through group discussionsand consultations with instructors


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Exercise 1 - Tasks

Students are to do the following:

1. List 5 major feat of civil engineering systems.

2. Select one major feat from their list and discussedwhy they are successful.

3. What are the lessons learned from theaccomplishment.

Note: Students are required to submit their work on26/1/2011 in power point form (15-20 slides-hardcopy) .


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THANK

YOU


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Homework

You are to find out what the followingexpressions mean;

A. Basic Research

B. Applied Research

Students will be randomly selected to

explain the meaning of these expressionsduring the next class.

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