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CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

EDUC 604 AND MAEDAS 602 RESEARCH METHODS
COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Number EDUC 604/MAEDAS 602

2. Course Title Research Methods

3. Course Description This course deals with the study of the various types and methods of research used in education, social sciences, health
care management, health financing, health care behavior, economics, business, governance, and related fields. It focuses
on understanding and application of the research process that includes problem identification and definition, reviewing
related literature, formulation of objectives and hypotheses, theoretical and conceptual framework, identification and
operationalization of study variables, selection and application of appropriate research designs, sampling techniques, data
collection, data processing, data analysis and interpretation and report writing.

4. No. of Units/Teaching Hours 3 units/

At the end of the course, graduate students will be able to:
5. Course Objectives 1. Recognize and appreciate the need for and use of research in human development, the value of scientific process
and critical thinking in problem solving and decision-making;
2. Identify, and describe possible researchable problems that affect human lives and their possible causes and
effects;
3. Explain and demonstrate the different research types/methods and the processes involved in their conduct, from
problem identification and definition, objectives, hypotheses, conceptual framework formulation, sampling, data
collection, data analysis and interpretation, proposal preparation and report writing;
4. Write and defend a research proposal on a relevant topic/problem ;

Lecture-discussions-demonstration = 20 hours
6. Required No. of Hours Workshop/exercises/fieldwork= 20 hours
Individual consultation/presentation=10 hours
EVALUATION ITEMS %
7. Course Requirement
1. Attendance and Workshop Outputs 25%
2. Research Proposal (Written) 30%
3. Proposal Defense (Oral) 30 %
4. Class Participation 15%
Total 100%
Dr. Fely P. David, Ed.D,
Professor
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VISION, MISSION, GOALS (VMG) OF THE SCHOOL AND OBJECTIVES AND COURSE ORIENTATION
At the end of the session, the  Vision, Mission, Goals & Power Point Class 3 hrs  Syllabus
Students shall be able to: Objectives of the college Presentation participation  Programs Bulletin
1. Explain Graduate  Functional Objectives of Information
Programs vision and mission  Relevant College Rules Discussion  Student Handbook
statements and its goals and and Regulations  Handouts
objectives.  Course Title, Description, Sharing
Objectives, and required
2. Discuss the Core Values Outputs
and Quality policy and how
these can be demonstrated in
real life situation.

3. Explain the course

description, objectives and
required outputs of the
course.
UNIT I: THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH CARE
At the end of the lesson, the  Role of Research in 3 hours  Fraenkel, Jack and
Students shall be able to: development and health care Lecture-discussion Wallen, Norman
1. explain the role and  Functions of Research Exercises E.
functions of research in  The different types and Group 2008
human development in methods of research Discussion Workshop
general and health  Quantitative and qualitative  David, 2005
management in particular, research approaches Demonstration Class
2. describe and compare the interaction  Cooper &
different types & methods Workshop: Group Schindler, 2008
of research Work
3. Differentiate qualitative
and quantitative research
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UNIT II- PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND DEFINITION
At the end of the lesson, the  Problem Identification Class Discussion Class 6 hours  Fraenkel, Jack and
students shall be able to: & Definition presentation Wallen, 2008
1. explain the characteristics  Identifying a research PPT Presentation  David, Fely, 2005
of a good research problem, problem for a quantitative Exercises  Borders & Abbot
2. Discuss and demonstrate and qualitative study, Presentation of 2008
how to identify and define a  Theoretical and conceptual literature review Workshop  Cooper &Schindler, 2001
research problem, framework, Outputs  Theses/dissertation
3. Distinguish a researchable  Reviewing Related Workshop abstracts
from a non-researchable Literature from printed and  Journal Articles
problem, on-line resources
4. Select, synthesize, and Writing a concept paper
prepare related studies.
UNIT III: FORMULATION OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND HYPOTHESIS
At the end of the lesson, the  Research objectives: Class presentation Class  Fraenkel & Wallen,
students shall be able to: General and specific and discussion participation 3 hours 2008
1. differentiate general  Research Hypotheses  David, 2005
from specific objectives. Null and alternative Workshop Workshop  Cooper and Schindler,
2. identify and operationalize  Features of good Outputs 2008
variables in a study hypothesis Gallery Viewing  Sample journal articles
3. formulate objectives and Take home  Sample theses and
hypotheses (if needed) exercise dissertations
for own proposed study  PROQUEST 2017
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UNIT IV: THEORIES AND RESEARCH FRAMEWORKS (THEORTETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL)
At the end of the lesson, the A. Theoretical Frameworks Lecture- Class 3 hours  Fraenkel & wallen,
students shall be able to:  Theories and Models discussion participation 2008
 Relevance of theories and  David, 2005
1. define theoretical models in research Demonstration/ Workshop  Cooper, 2008
framework and conceptual  Selecting and using Illustration Outputs  Denscombe, 2003
framework and explain appropriate theories and  Macionis, 2002
their functions in research, models for particular Workshop Take home test  http://
2. select appropriate theories, problem pyschology.about.com/
models or findings of B. Conceptual Frameworks library/retgrieved 8-18-
related studies that explain  Writing and organizing 09
the existence of certain conceptual framework:  http://pyschology/org/
research problem When and how theories.htmlret.8-10-
3. formulate theoretical and 09
conceptual frameworks for  http://
own proposals novella.mhhe.com/
sites/.html
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UNIT V. RESEARCH DESIGNS
At the end of the lesson, the  Research Validity and Lecture- Workshop 6 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
students shall be able to: Reliability Demonstration Outputs 2008
David, 2005
1. identify and describe the  Pre-experimental Research Workshop Class Cooper, 2008
different kinds of research Designs participation
designs, Group Exercises http://
2. differentiate experimental  Non-experimental Research Demonstration pyschology.about.co
from the non-experimental Designs m/library/8-18-09
designs, http://pyschology/
3. determine the appropriate  Experimental Research org/
research design/s for Designs theories.htmlret.8-
specific types of research True experimental Designs 10-09
problems, and Quasi-experimental Designs http://
6. select an appropriate novella.mhhe.com/
design for their own sites/.html
research problem.
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UNIT VI-SAMPLING
At the end of the lesson, the A. Sampling: Definition & Lecture 3 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
students shall be able to: Types demonstrations Demonstration 2008
 Nature of sampling Cooper & Schindler, 2006
1. explain what sampling  Probability Sampling Group discussion Critique of
means and why it is used  Non-probability sample sampling Hair, Bush and Ortinau,
in research sampling Workshop procedures 2006
2. identify and describe the B. Five Probability Sampling
different sampling Techniques Power Point Workshop Output David, 2005
techniques, C. Selecting the Study Presentation of
3. identify the appropriate Population workshop outputs Parel, Cristina P. et. al.
sampling techniques for  Why Study a Sample 1985
specific types of study and  Sampling Techniques
explain how they are used,  Drawing primary
4. explain and demonstrate samples
how each sampling D. Determination of Sample
technique is done. Size
UNIT VII-DATA COLLECTION
1. distinguish quantitative A. Types of Research Data Lecture Lecture- 3 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
from qualitative data,  Qualitative Quantitative demonstrations demonstration 2008
primary from secondary  Primary and secondary
data,  Service statistics Group discussion Workshop  David, 2005
2. describe and illustrate the B. Techniques in Collecting Outputs
different quantitative and Quantitative Data Workshop  Denscombe, 2003
qualitative techniques in  Interviews: Face to face, PPT Presentation
collecting data, mailed, telephone Power Point  Domingo, 2005
3. prepare a questionnaire/  Questionnaire Presentation of
interview schedule, administration workshop outputs
4. demonstrate how to C. Techniques in Collecting
conduct face to face Qualitative data Role play of
interview, in-depth  Observation interview
interview and focus group  FGD, In-depth
discussion Interviews
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UNIT VIII-INSTRUMENTATION
1. describe and demonstrate A. Kinds of Research Lecture PPT presentation 3 hours Fraenkel & Wallen, 2008
how research instruments Instruments/devices discussion and
are prepared,  Questionnaire illustrations Assessment of David, 2005
2. explain how validity and  Interview schedule workshop
reliability of instruments  Measuring Devices Studying and outputs: Sample Cooper and Schindler,
are ensured in the  Tests critiquing sample instruments based 2008
preparation of research B. Steps in the Construction of instruments on problem
instruments, Questionnaires and Doming, 2005
3. prepare a Interview Schedules Workshop Final
questionnaire/interview C. Validity and reliability of Questionnaire of Sample Instruments from
schedule for a research, the Research instrument Interview completed studies
4. explain how  Testing for Validity Schedule
questionnaires are  Testing for Reliability
administered and how  Field testing/Pre-testing
interviews are conducted
UNIT IX- DATA PROCESSING
1. define what data A. Data Processing Computer 6 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
processing is and explain  Editing of research Lecture exercises 2008
its purpose, instruments Demonstration  David, 2005
2. identify the different steps  Introduction to SPSS Computer outputs  Cooper and Schindler,
in data processing,  Data file creation Hand-on of SPSS tables 2008
3. determine the appropriate  Coding computer  Sample journal articles
data processing scheme  Encoding exercises  Sample theses and
for a given set of data, and B. Generation of Tables dissertations
4. demonstrate how to code  Marginal Tables Workshop
and encode data and create  Frequency Tables
data files
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UNIT X-DATA ANALYSIS
At the end of the lesson, the A. Data Analysis: Definition Lecture
students shall be able to: and Functions demonstration Exercise outputs 6 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
B. Scales of Measurement and 2008
1. identify the appropriate Type of Data Analysis Computer-based Computer outputs  David, 2005
statistics for specific  Descriptive statistics hands-on  Cooper and Schindler,
problems/objectives and  Inferential Statistics exercises Interpretation of 2008
variables C. Choosing the appropriate sample data  Bowerman, et. al. 2001
2. analyze and interpret statistical tools Workshop-group analysis  http;//
computer generated data  Univariate, Bivariate and work www.mhhe.com/
3. Relate research findings to Multivariate Analysis socscience/sociology/
theoretical framework and E. Data Interpretation statistics05.html
related studies retrieved8-12-09
 www.utdallas,edu/
jargo/papers/
descriptive4.pdf
UNIT XI: WRITING THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
1. define and describe a sell  Writing the Research
written research proposal, Proposal PPT presentation Proposal 6 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
2. describe the different  Parts of a Research 2008
stages of proposal Proposal Illustration of According to  David, 2005
preparation,  Guide in Writing a Good completed criteria set for  Cooper and Schindler,
3. prepare an outline for each Proposal proposal evaluation 2008
stage of the proposal, and  D. Criteria in Evaluating a
4. write and present a Research Proposal Critiquing Content  Sample research
research proposal for Mechanics and proposals
critiquing Style

Organization
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UNIT XII WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT
1. Identify the different A. Writing the Research PPT presentation Critique of report 6 hours  Fraenkel & Wallen,
ways of disseminating Report excerpts 2008
research results  Parts of a Illustrations of  David, 2005
2. describe the parts of a Thesis/Dissertation completed Writing of sample  Cooper and Schindler,
research report and how  Organizing a Research proposals parts of a report 2008
each part is written Report/Thesis or  Domingo, 2005
3. Study and critique sample Dissertation Critiquing  Walonic, 2005
research reports and parts B. Form and Style of Research  http://
of a thesis or dissertation Reports www.statpac,com/
4. Prepare an outline of their C. Writing the Research research-
research report. Report papers.research-
proposal.htm

References:

1. Ardales, V., (2008). Basic concepts and methods in research. 3rd ed. Manila: Educational Publishing House. 415 p.001.4Ar28/2008
2. Berg, B. L. (2007). Qualitative research methods for the social sciences. 6th ed. Bolston; Pearson Education Inc.
3. Cooper, D. r. et. al (2008). Business research. 10th ed. International ed. McGraw Hill.
4. David, F. P. (2005). Understanding and Doing research: A Handbook for Beginners. Panorama Printing
5. Fraenkel & Wallen (2001). How to design and evaluate research in education. Philippine Copyright by McGrawhill Book Co.
6. Keyton, J. (2001). Communiction research asking questions and finding answers. Boston: McGrawhill.
7. Kuzma and Bohnenblust (2000). Basic statistics for health sciences. 4th ed. Boston : Mc grawhill
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10. Internet Resources
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Fely P. David, Ed.D. Dr. Merle Junsay Ph D. Dr. Rowena Liboon, DM

Professor Coordinator MAED and EdD Programs Dean School of Graduate Studies