| Course Title | Research Methodology |
| Course Code | M-231-04 |
| Level | Master |
| ECTS Credits | 9.00 |
| Faculty/unit | Transport and Management Faculty |
| Field | Interdisciplinary course |
| Course Type | Standard |
| Course Leader | Jackiva Irina - Dr. sc. ing. professor |
| Annotation | This course (Part 1 and Part 2) aims to develop a systematic approach to research through the use of information gathering and planning techniques. The course gives a comprehensive background and approaches for designing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in the engineering sciences. This course addresses the key elements of the research process: identifying and formulating a research problem, writing an introduction, stating a purpose for the study, identifying research questions and hypotheses, and advancing methods and procedures for data collection and analysis etc.
The Part 2 aims to extend and deepen the understanding of different research approaches and methodologies in order to prepare students for carrying out their MSc Thesis in their respective areas of specialization.
The course is an essential part of the preparation for the Masters Thesis. |
| Aim | This course aims to give students the skills necessary to carry out scientific work that underlies the production of Master thesis. It will help the student to select a suitable research topic, conduct a literature review of scientific publications and apply principles of analysis and evaluation in their research. |
| LO1 | Able to define independently, and critically analyse complex scientific and professional problems, develop innovative professional working methods or problem-solving strategies and make decisions |
| LO2 | Able to obtain and rationally examine information and make reasoned decisions |
| LO3 | Able to conduct a research in the study domain, analyse data, state hypothesis, and make well-grounded conclusions and generalizations |
| LO4 | Able to organise and lead teamwork, take responsibility for team performance, demonstrate leadership skills and results-oriented thinking |
| LO5 | Demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the possible impact of the scientific results on environment and society, demonstrate socially responsible attitude |
| Required Literature | - Kassu Jilcha Sileyew. Research Design and Methodology. Intechopen, 2019. https://www.intechopen.com/books/cyberspace/research-design-and-methodology
- Elsevier Research Academy https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com
- Wee, B.V., Banister, D., 2016. How to Write a Literature Review Paper? Transport Reviews 36, 278–288. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2015.1065456
- Bell, J. (2005). Doing Your Research Project. A Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education, Health and Social Science. Berkshire: Open University Press. 288 p. ISBN/ISSN 0-335-215-04-1
- Kuada, John. Research Methodology, Samfundslitteratur, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/tsilv/detail.action?docID=3400854.
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| Assessment Method | The module is assessed by Presentation and Portfolio. Each item should be completed individually by the student.
In frame of the presentation each student should deliver his/her vision of the research, highlighting the actuality of the research, aim, object and subject of the research, methods which will be utilized during research, expected outcomes etc.
In the frame of the portfolio students will be asked to complete the set of exercises targeted to access students ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods.
The resit would include remastering/update of presentation and remastering and update of the portfolio. |
| Independent study | All students research, write and submit
- an Independent short review of 5 papers in their area of interest
- a master thesis proposal (follow template) and presentation with task setting
- and materials for the state of the art
Students choose their own topic, which is usually related to their proposed field of graduate study. |
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| First Sit Elements | Element Weighting, % | Group Work | Links to Results |
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| Reports | 60 | | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | | Presentations | 40 | | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5 |
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