| 1 | Introduction to the Research Course: definition, aim and objectives of the course, | |
| 2 | Basic research concepts, principles, and approaches Science, source of knowledge, scientific method, research types | [1]s 1-4, [2] s:3-51,[3] s:1-23 |
| 3 | Research Processes and Techniques Problem sources, problem selection and criteria, defining research problem, aims and hypothesis | [1]s 37-45, [2]s:53-225, [3] s:28-41 |
| 4 | Method Model, research model, research types, level of variables and control | [1]s 37-45, [2]s75-109, [3] s:43-61 |
| 5 | Method (continued) Research types, pre-experimental models, real experimental models, semi-experimental models, and experimental environments, internal and external permeability | [1]s 37-45, [2]s:75-109, [3] s:43-61 |
| 6 | Universe and Sample (Research Group) Universe, target population, sample, sampling, sampling types | [1]s 46-68 [2]s:109-129 |
| 7 | Universe and Sample (continues) Doing the sampling, defining the target population, listing the population, determining the scope of the sample, deciding on the sampling type, taking the sample | [1]s 46-68 [2]s:109-129 |
| 8 | Collecting Data Data types, data resources, measuring data, direct-indirect measurements, measurement errors, qualities of measurements and measurement tools, reliability, validity | [2]s:131-196 |
| 9 | Collecting Data (continued) Observation, observation types, observation process, weak and strong points of the observation process, interview types, interview process, weak and strong points of interview technique | [2]s:131-196 |
| 10 | Processing Data, transcription and Interpretation Data coding, entering data, processing and reporting data | [2]s:197-245, [3] s:61212-334, [4] s:7-204 |
| 11 | Processing Data, Transcription and Interpretation (continued) Data classification, statistics and statistical analysis, direct analysis, sectional analysis, interpretation of data | [2]s:197-245, [3] s:61212-334, [4] s:7-204 |
| 12 | Findings and Interpretation Definition, types, presentation and interpretation of finding, considering restrictions, interpretation of unexpected findings | [1]s 149-159,[2]s:247-250 |
| 13 | Summary, Conclusion and Suggestions Summarizing the research, presentation of results and listing the suggestions within the light of the findings of the research, writing resources | [1]s 160-179, [2]s:2253-255 |
| 14 | Writing scientific article | [1]s 160-179 |