1.

Name of Course : Research Methodology

Course Code : DBA 7043

2. Synopsis : The module will develop a research orientation among the scholars and to acquaint them with fundamentals of research methods, and also of the basic framework of
research process and various research designs and techniques. The topics included are The role of research in Construction Management, Research Process Overview, The
types and approaches in Research, Language of Research Theory, Concept, Construct, Variable and Definition.

3. Name(s) of academic
staff :

4. Semester and Year

Semester 2 Year 1
offered :
5. Credit Value : 3

6. Nil
Prerequisite/co-
requisite: (if any)

7. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) : At the end of the course the students will be able to:
(example) - explain the basic principles of immunisation (C2,PLO1)

Design a research plan (P7, PLO1)

CLO1

Practice the appropriate statistical test to analyze data. (A5, PLO3)

CLO2

Present the research proposal. (C6, PLO4)

CLO3

Write a research proposal using proper format and referencing. (C6, PLO7)
CLO4

Apply the ethical values in preparing the research proposal. (C6, PLO8)
CLO5

8. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment :

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Course Learning Teaching
Assessment
Outcomes (CLO) Methods
PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
 CLO 1 √ Lecture Written test

CLO 2 √ Practical Lab- report

CLO 3 √ Project Presentation

CLO 4 √ Tutorial Assignment

CLO 5 √ Tutorial Assignment

Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and PLO by ticking “/“ the appropriate relevant box.

(This description must be read together with Standards 2.1.2 , 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 in Area 2 - pages 16 & 18)
9. Transferable Skills (if applicable) 1 Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills;
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other
settings) 2 Values, Attitudes and Professionalism;

3 Communication Skills,

5
10. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning (F2F) Guided

Learning
Course Content Outline CLO* Independent SLT
(NF2F)
Learning
eg:
L T P O (NF2F)
e-
Learning
Introduction to research methodology:
• The role of theory in dental research development
1 3 3 6
• Research process overview
• The types and approaches in Research
Research methods:
• Language of research theory 2 3 3 6
• Concept, construct, variable and definition
Research problems:
• Research questions 4 3 2 5 10
• Research hypothesis
Research design :
• Experimental
• Non-experimental 1 4 2 6 12
• Research field
• Survey
Data Collection:
• Methods
2 3 3 6
o Quantitative
o Qualitative
Measurement and scaling:
• Types of measurement and scale
• Questionnaire designing 3 4 3 7 14
o Reliability
o Validity
Sampling technique:
• Nature sampling
• Probability sampling 2 4 4 8
• Non-probability sampling
• Sampling size
Data analysis and statistical test:
• t-Test
• Paired t-test
• Chi-square
• Regression
3 6 9 6 21
• Standard deviation
• Mean, median and mode
• 1 Way ANOVA
• 2 Way ANOVA
• ANACOVA
Preparation of research proposal/protocol
2 2 2 4
Guide to research publication:
• Ethics committee
• Copyright waiver
• Acknowledgement 3 3 3 6
• Impact factors
• Peer review
• Referencing

0
 0

Total 93

Percentage
Continuous Assessment F2F NF2F SLT
(%)

1 Assignment (2000 Word) 20 _ 10 10

2 Lab- report 20 _ 9 9

3 Presentation 20 1 3 4

4 0

5 0

6 0

7 0

Total 23

Percentage
Final Assessment F2F NF2F SLT
(%)

1 Final -Exam 40 3 9 12

2 0

3 0

4 0

5 0

Total 12

**Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL using 2-weeks, 1 credit formula GRAND TOTAL SLT 128

L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P= Practical, O= Others, F2F=Face to Face, NF2F=Non Face to Face 3.2

*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.

11 Identify special requirement to NA
deliver the course (e.g: software,
nursery, computer lab, simulation
room, etc)
12 References (include required and further readings, and should be the most current) Main references supporting the course
a. Belling, R. (2016). Research Project Management,1st Edition, Evaluation Works ,US
b. Liu, A.(2015).Research Methods for Construction,4th Edition, Wiley Blackwell, U.S.
Additional References supporting the course
a. Ahmad,V. & Aziz, Z. (2016). Research Methodology in the Built Environment A Selection of Case Studies,1st Edition,
Routledge, London.

13 Other additional information : Nil