Applied Science University
Faculty: Economics and Administrative Sciences
Department : Accounting
( Course Syllabus )
CourseTitle
Credit Hours
Course No.
Prerequisite
Year (semester)
Scientific Research Methods
3
300205
-
2012-2013 (1)
Coordinator Name
-
Lecturer
Dr Ahnaf Alsmady
Room No.
-
E-mail
a_alsmady@asu.edu.jo
Office Hours
10-11 Daily
Course Objectives:
1. Highlighting the role and importance of research.
2. Understanding the major terms and concepts related to research process and methodology.
3. Demonstrating the major steps and stages of the research process.
4. Pointing out the different types of experimental and non-experimental research.
5. Explaining how various statistical methods and techniques can be utilized in research.
6. Providing necessary knowledge and skills of writing research.
Course Description:
The course aims at familiarizing students with the major concepts of research methodology.
Emphasizes will be placed on managerial and business research methods. The course is expected to help
students acquire and enhance their research abilities and skills in areas related to problem specification,
hypothesis developments, data collection, analysis and interpretation. Scientific research reports’ writing
styles are also expounded. This course explains some of selected statistical methods in scientific research.
Intended Learning Outcomes :
After studying this course the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrating a clear understanding of the scientific thinking methods.
2. Recognizing the differences among quantitative and qualitative research.
3. Understanding the various steps of scientific research and how to apply them in a real research
setting.
4. Grasping the main skills of utilizing and applying statistical techniques in research.
5. Reflecting necessary skills and abilities to writing a research manuscript.
Course Contents :
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Topic Details
Reference (chapter)
The Role and importance of research
Phenomenon of interest in business research
Problem definition: the foundation of business research
Scientific thinking –characteristics and obstacles
Understanding theory
Understanding theory
1+2
1+2
3+4+6
3+4+6
3+4
Literature review and hypothesis development of theoretical 3+4
framework
Measurement and Scaling
13
16
20
20
Sampling
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Data Analysis and Interpretation
1
Assessment
11
12
13
14
15
16
Hypothesis Testing and Measurement of Association
Hypothesis Testing and Measurement of Association
Hypothesis Testing and Measurement of Association
Hypothesis Testing and Measurement of Association
Hypothesis Testing and Measurement of Association
20+21
20+21
20+21
21
21
Final Exam
Grade Distribution :
Assessment
Grade
- First Exam
20%
- Second Exam
20%
- Final Project and Discussions Groups
- Final Examination
10%
50%
Date
Sec(1): Tue 13/11/2012
Sec(2): Wed14/11/2012
Sec(1): Tue 25/12/2012
Sec(2): Wed26/12/2012
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* Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons. It may be different from regular exams in content and format.
Main Reference:
1. Zikmund, Babin, Carr &Griffin (2010 ) Business Research Methods, NinthEdition, SouthWestern
Other References:
2. Cooper, Donad & Emory (1991), Business Research Methods, Fourth Edition, Irwin.
3. Sekaran (2000), Research methods for Business, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons
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