Research Methodology

Research Methodology

The Research Methodology course is a mandatory requirement for all graduate programs under the HEC umbrella. It provides a comprehensive overview of the research process covering essential topics such as research planning, problem formulation, state-of-the-art literature search, statistical data analysis, quality assessment, presentation of research findings, and adherence to research ethics.

Course Contents

  • Introduction to Research Methodology
  • State-of-the-Art Search
  • Research Planning
  • Problem Formulation
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Quality Assessment
  • Research Ethics
  • Presentation of Research Projects

Lab Topics

  • Conducting a State-of-the-Art Literature Search
  • Research Problem Formulation and Hypothesis Development
  • Statistical Tools for Data Analysis
  • Assessing Research Quality and Validity
  • Writing and Structuring a Research Proposal
  • Ethical Issues in Research – Case Studies and Discussions
  • Preparing and Presenting Research Findings

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the research process and its importance in graduate studies.
  • Conduct state-of-the-art literature searches and identify research gaps.
  • Plan and formulate research problems, hypotheses, and objectives.
  • Analyze research data using statistical methods and assess research quality.
  • Adhere to ethical principles in research and effectively present research findings.