Course Objectives
To build practical, laboratory-based skills in implementing research proposals, constructing data collection tools, conducting pre-tests, and processing/analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge regarding:
- CLO1: Formulate and present an academic research proposal.
- CLO2: Construct and refine data collection tools and questionnaires.
- CLO3: Implement field-work plans and pilot tests.
- CLO4: Process, clean, and input data using SPSS software.
- CLO5: Analyze and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical results in SPSS.
Syllabus & Lecture Details
| Lecture | Topics / Contents | CLOs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proposal Presentation: Students present individual proposals, receive feedback from the course teacher and classmates, and finalize. | CLO1 |
| 2 | Assignment-1: Final research proposal submission. | - |
| 3 | Tool Construction: Questionnaire design, observation checklists, pre-testing/piloting, and final tool adjustments. | CLO2, CLO3 |
| 4 | Mid-semester Examination: Focus on methodology design. | - |
| 5 | Computer Lab SPSS Work: Data entry, cleaning, frequency tables, univariate/bivariate charts, descriptive statistics, and inferential tests (Chi-square, t-test, ANOVA, regression, Mann-Whitney U). | CLO4, CLO5 |
Quick Course Data
Credit points
2 Credits
Course Type
Compulsory
Guided Self-Study
10 Hours
Assessment & Evaluation
Class Attendance & Participation5%
Computer Lab Assessment (SPSS Work)15%
Assignment Portfolio20%
Semester Final Examination60%
Recommended Readings
- Alan Bryman (2016) - Social Research Methods, 5th Edition, Oxford University Press
- M. Alauddin (2022) - Social Research: Methods of Seeking Scientific Knowledge, Law Tips
- John W. Creswell (2009) - Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, SAGE
- Earl R. Babbie (2021) - Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Cengage
- Jack Fitzgerald & Jerry Fitzgerald (2014) - Statistics for Criminal Justice and Criminology, SAGE