Understanding Research Methods and Approaches
A career in Development Studies is helped by studying the research methods used to gather useful data. This free course breaks down the most vital approaches.
This free online course offers a general introduction to understanding different research methodologies and various approaches. Development research methods combine rigorous academic study with practical skills. You will learn the significance of linking the gap between theory and practice, where knowing how to write a persuasive proposal or budget plan is just as essential as understanding technical concepts.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Qualitative Research Methods
In this module, you will discuss the literature study and find out why it is one of the most important stages of the research process. You will also be introduced to qualitative research methods and its many forms. Lastly, you will discuss a very famous and celebrated book titled ?The Fieldworker and the Field?.
Research Methods and Approaches
This module outlines the different research methods and the many approaches that are applicable to obtain data. It explains how to do an interview, the different types available, the different participatory methods used and how to maintain field diaries.
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