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Paper 0542 541 07A

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

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This unit covers the competencies required by a quality management Practitioner to apply research techniques. The competencies include skills and knowledge for developing research project concepts, developing a research proposal, preparing research instruments, conducting a research project, and preparing and presenting a research project report.

On completion, a candidate should be able to

  • Develop a research project concept
  • Develop research proposal
  • Prepare research instruments
  • Conduct research project
  • Prepare and present research project report Learning Content Suggested Outcome Assessment Methods
  • Develop a 1.1. Types of research - descriptive, correlational, • Oral presentation research quasi-experimental, experimental project 1.2. Research in quality management • Written concept 1.3. Formulation of research objectives report 1.4. Scope of research project concept • Project
  • Develop 2.1. Scope of literature review • Oral presentation research 2.2. Research methodology - qualitative, quantitative, proposal derived methods • Written report
  • Project
  • Prepare 3.1. Research design • Oral presentation research 3.2. Sample techniques and design instruments 3.3. Research instruments • Written report
  • Project
  • Conduct 4.1. Data collection techniques • Oral presentation research 4.2. Data analysis techniques project 4.3. Data presentation techniques • Written report
  • Project
  • Prepare 5.1. Research project layout • Oral and present 5.2. Research project reporting questioning research
  • Project project report Suggested Methods of Instruction
  • Instructor-led facilitation of theory
  • Demonstration by trainer
  • Practical work by trainee
  • Viewing of related videos
  • Project
  • Group discussions Recommended Resources for 25 trainees
  • Thirteen (13) computers (1 for every 2 students)
  • One (1) printer
  • One (1) projector
  • One (1) theory room
  • Internet access CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Content

  1. 1

    Develop a research project concept

    Develop a research project concept

    1. 1.1

      Types of research - descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental

    2. 1.2

      Research in quality management

    3. 1.3

      Formulation of research objectives

    4. 1.4

      Scope of research project concept

  2. 2

    Develop research proposal

    Develop research proposal

    1. 2.1

      Scope of literature review

    2. 2.2

      Research methodology - qualitative, quantitative, derived methods

  3. 3

    Prepare research instruments

    Prepare research instruments

    1. 3.1

      Research design

    2. 3.2

      Sample techniques and design

    3. 3.3

      Research instruments

  4. 4

    Conduct research project

    Conduct research project

    1. 4.1

      Data collection techniques

    2. 4.2

      Data analysis techniques

    3. 4.3

      Data presentation techniques

  5. 5

    Prepare and present research project report

    Prepare and present research project report

    1. 5.1

      Research project layout

    2. 5.2

      Research project reporting