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Fundamentals of Scientific
Research
Dr. Samir Tartir
2014/2015
First Semester
Class
• Lecture Times:
– Mon 16:00-19:00
• Location: Abo Al-Hajj
• Slides are on ecourse:
– http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo
Lecturer
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Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir
Office: IT 303
Office Hours: STT 12-2
E-mail: [email protected]
Website
– www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/
• Facebook:
– www.facebook.com/groups/DrSamirTartir
Course Overview
• Textbook:
– Title: “Research Methods: A process of
Inquiry”
– Authors: Anthony M. Graziano and M. L,
Raulin
– Publisher: Pearson 2007
Description
• The course provides a foundation to:
– tackle research problems
– evaluate critically both their own and others'
research
– communicate their findings effectively.
• It covers material and advice on technical
writing for the thesis and defending it.
• Research seminars undertaken as part of
the Research Project contribute to this
course.
• The course will mix lectures with
assignments and discussions.
Objectives
• This course aims to offer a grounding in various aspects
of research
• Students will acquire insight into the philosophical and
methodological fundamentals of scientific research.
• Students will develop the ability to understand and reflect
on the demands of scientific research, how knowledge is
defined and how it is verified.
• This knowledge will also form a basis for launching and
pursuing individual student research efforts, and will also
facilitate critical reflection on the research of others.
Course Contents
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The Research Process
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Questions & Ethics
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Finding Articles
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Reading & Evaluating Papers
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Preparing & Making a Research Presentation
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Measurements and Variables
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Statistical Analysis of Data
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Field Research
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Correlational and Differential Research
Contents
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The Research Process
Questions & Ethics
Finding Articles
Reading & Evaluating Papers
Preparing & Making a Research Presentation
Measurements and Variables
Statistical Analysis of Data
Field Research
Correlational and Differential Research
MSc Research Guidelines
Hypothesis Testing
Validity Control
Writing a Paper
Research Experiment Design
Grading
• Mid-term exam: 30%
• Projects & Presentations: 30%
• Final exam: 40%
Projects & Presentations
• Each student is to select a topic
• Make 3-4 presentations
Late and Cheating Policies
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All assignments are due by 11:59 PM
10% penalty for each late day
Zero points if late by more than 5 days
Proper documentation needed for healthrelated excuses
• Cheating cases handed over to academic
honesty department
– Minimum penalty – F grade with note in
transcript
Use of Electronic Devices
• Laptops/Tablets
– Only for note taking or training on class material, can
be asked to turn in notes.
• Phones
– Must always be silent or turned off while in class
– First time a warning, second you’ll be asked to leave
class.
– Only in emergencies
• Others
– Should be turned off