Course Title Research Methods in Information Systems
Module Title Information Systems Development
Module Code INSY-M2051 Course Code: INSY2053
CP/ECTS 5
Study Hours Lec.48 Lab.0 Tut.0 HS.87
Instructor Daniel S.
Course Academic Year: 2017/18
Information Semester: I
Course This course enables students to understand concepts and application of
Description research. It attempts to define what research is, why they do research, and the
various methods that researchers use to investigate problems. It is designed as
an under-graduate introduction to research methodology. Students are
assumed to be familiar with statistics (such as mean, standard deviation,
percentiles, and other such terms). The course provides a framework for
conceptualizing research and is meant to underpin the research project for the
final year as well as for the projects delivered for each subject.
Learning At the end of the course students will be able to understand:
Outcomes
The terminologies used by professional researchers employing
scientific thinking
How to formulate a solid research hypothesis (research question).
The basic stages of research design
Concepts of proposals and their contents
The issues covered in research ethics
The relationships that exist between variables in research design and
the steps for evaluating those relationships
The basic types of research
How qualitative methods differ from quantitative methods
The process for selecting the appropriate and optimal communication
approach
The criteria for evaluating good measurement
The various sampling techniques and their use
The nature and the logic of hypothesis testing
The contents ,types , lengths and technical specifications of research
methods
Explore some of the research topics in the area of Information
Systems
Course Content
Topic Reading list
Chapter 1: Overview of research Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research
1.1. Definition Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
1.2. Historical background of research
1.3. Research Vs. Project
Chapter2:The nature and scope of research Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research
2.1. Research and theory Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
2.2. The Scientific approach
2.3. Stages of the research process
2.4. Components of a Research Proposal
2.5. Writing a Research Proposal
Chapter 3: The Research Process Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research
3.1. Formulation of the research problem Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
3.2. Selection of a general topic
3.3. Literature review and the exploratory study
3.4. Specification of objectives and hypotheses
Concepts and variables
Chapter 4:The Research Design Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research
4.1. Research Design Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
4.2. Sampling Methods
4.3. Collection of data
Chapter 5:Analysis and Presentation of Data Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research
1.1. Data presentation and description Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
1.2. Exploring, displaying , and examining data
1.3. Hypothesis testing
1.4. Measures of association
1.5. Report witting : Presenting insights and
findings; Written and oral reports
Chapter 6:Current Research Topics in IS Other reference books
Chapter 7:Ethics in Research Text: Text: Kothari, C.R. (2004),
Research Methodology: Methods &
Techniques,
Teaching The course will be delivered in the form of lectures, demonstration, student
Strategy presentations, group discussions, and individual and group project works.
Assessment The evaluation shall be based on both formative and summative assessment
Criteria which include:
Assessment Forms % of credit allotted
Lecture (100%)
Quizzes and Assignments 20
Project Work 15
Mid exam 25
Final examination 40
Role of Delivers lectures, prepares reading assignments and topics for group
Instructor(s) discussion, prepares projects by discussion with student, gives consultation
and advises students on project works and assignments, prepares and
evaluates quiz, assignment, midterm and final examination.
Role of Students Attend lectures, work in team on group work, participate in group discussion,
discusses with the instructor on topics of interest for project work, delivers
and presents project work, attend quiz, midterm and final examination.
Required Software: Statistical software
software and/or Hardware: Computers
hardware
Reference 1. Kothari, C.R. (2004), Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques,
Second edition(Available in Soft Copy)
2. Cooper, Donald (2006). Business research methods, 9th Ed, McGraw-Hill
3. G. Marczyk, D. Demattoe, D. Festinger(2005). Essentials of research
methodology and design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
4. Donald H. McBurney(1998). Research methods, 4th Redbooks/Cole
Publishing Company. University of Pittsburgh.
5. Sing, K. (2007), QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS,
Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd. (Available in soft Copy)
