Fundamental of Research Methodology and Data Collection

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Lecrure: Agus Supriyadi

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Mata kuliah ini membahas tentang metodologi penelitian bidang pendidikan, bahasa dan sastra. Fokus bahasan adalah tentang pengantar penelitian, identifikasi masalah, penentuan topik penelitian, landasan teori, kerangka konsep, hipotesis, dan metodologi penelitian. Mahasiswa yang telah mengikuti mata kuliah ini diharapkan dapat melakukan penelitian skripsi dengan baik dan berkualitas.

Standard Competency:

1. Mahasiswa memahami konsep, jenis dan metode penelitian
2. Mahasiswa memahami dan mampu melakukan seluruh proses pada metode penelitian
3. Mahasiswa mampu melakukan analisis terhadap data hasil penelitian
4. Mahasiswa mampu melakukan penulisan paper hasil penelitian
5. Mahasiswa mampu melakukan presentasi hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan

Pembahasan kali ini disajikan beberapa hasil penelitian,salah satunya adalah yang telah dilakukan oleh Chinelo Igwenagu dari Enugu State University of Science and Technology. 

Tugas Anda adalah membaca dan memahami isinya. Selanjutkan kita akan berdiskusi melalui fasilitas KOMENTAR di bagian kolom komentar atau melalui Group WA.

PREFACE

Research methodology is taught as a supporting subject in several ways in many academic disciplines such as health, education, psychology, social work, nursing, public health, library studies, marketing research and pharmaceutical sciences. The core philosophical base for this book comes from my conviction that, although these disciplines vary in content, their broad approach to a research enquiry is similar. This book, therefore, is addressed to these academic disciplines. This textbook provides students with an understanding of the concepts and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research, grants for research, report writing, data collection etc. It uses simple examples to demystify complex theories and methodologies. This book is ideal for those readers with minimal knowledge of re-search as well as for those readers with intermediate knowledge who need a quick refresher regarding particular aspects of research design and methodology. For those readers with an advanced knowledge of research design and methodology, this book can be used as a concise summary of basic

research techniques and principles Over the decades there has been a great deal of discussion on what constitutes research, how it should be conducted and whether certain methods are ‘better’ than others. Although we have touched upon some of these issues in the relevant chapters, it is not possible or desirable to go into any greater detail in this book. 

Therefore, we have included every aspect of research in the relevant chapters. This well-organized book deals with the variety of research methods used in management and social sciences, with particular emphasis on the pharmacy course curriculum. A Handbook of Research Methodology is recommended for use in undergraduate and postgraduate courses focusing on research methodologies in various disciplines.

Then, Fundamental of Research Methodology and Data Collection is an excellent book that has a collection of basic concepts and terminologies in research method. It is filled with good ideas and tips on how to write very good articles that are fit for publication in reputable journals. The author has tried to identify problems encountered by young researchers and also proffered solutions to those problems. She has given detailed tips on how to asses and determine a good article meant for publication in quality journals. This will no doubt equip young researchers with technical knowhow that will engender faster growth in academics. Referencing which is a vital part of any research work was fully covered with various styles carefully and painstakingly discussed. Basic concepts on inference which is very vital in most research endeavours were also captured for non-specialists. Detailed write-up on sampling techniques and sample size determination were well written and demonstrated in an excellent manner. The rudiments about data collection including various methods with the merits and demerits were fully covered in this book. This book is not only recommended to anybody engaged in writing Reports, Projects, Dissertations, Thesis and articles for publication in academic journals. It is also recommended to staff and students of all tertiary institutions especially those that want to learn how to become their best in research.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (ABA YW-UMI)

Meaning of Research

Research means finding answers to the questions

• Research is a systematic search for truth
• Research is search for knowledge
• Research is defined as a scientific and systematic search for information on a specific topic
• Organized scientific investigations to solve problems, test hypotheses, develop or invent new product
• Penelitian : Usaha untuk menemukan, mengembangkan dan menguji kebenaran suatu pengetahuan (Sutrisno Hadi MA dalam Cholid). 

 Research is systematic, because it follows certain steps that are logical in order. These steps are:

• Understanding the nature of problem to be studied and identifying the related area of knowledge
• Reviewing literature 
• Collecting data in an organized and controlled manner to arrive at valid decisions
• Analyzing data appropriate to the problem
• Drawing conclusions 

Why Research?

 
  To get a degree

• To get respectability
• To face a challenge
• To solve a problem
• To get intellectual joy
• To serve society

  Criteria Of A Good Research

• Purpose clearly defined
• Research process detailed
• Research design thoroughly planned
• Findings presented clearly
• Conclusions justified  

Research Process

• Selection and formulation of research problem 
• Literature survey / review concepts or theories
• Review previous research findings
• Research design
• Data collection
• Processing and analysis of data
• Interpreting and reporting data

 Components of Research

• Title
• Introduction
• Review of literature
• Objectives of the study
• Research design & methodology
• Conceptual framework
• Report writing
• Conclusion
• Select bibliography 

 Title...

 

• It should be precise  (words)
• It should be clear  (conceptual)
• It should be specific  (scope)
• It should be catchy  (attractive)

 Introduction...

• It is expected to introduce chosen research problems / topic covering its origin, meaning, purpose, development at international / national / regional level.
• The very idea of this component in the research proposal is to acquaint readers with the research problem.

Statement of problem...

 
1. Proposed research topic should have genuine need for investigation 

2. The term ‘problem’ means a question or issue to be examined

Source of problem

 
1. Reading 

2. Academic experience

3. Consultations

4. Brainstorming

5. Research 

6. intuition

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