RESEARCH
METHODOLOG
Y FOR
STATISTICS
2023 NOTES
,CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction………………………………………………….. 1
What You will Learn in this Course ……………………… 1
Course Aims………………………………………………… 1
Course Objectives………………………………………… 1
Working through this Course ………………………………1
Course Materials……………………………………………..2
Online Materials…………………………………………….. 2
Study Units………………………………………………….. 2
Equipment……………………………………………………3
Assessment…………………………………………………. 4
Tutor-Marked Assignment………………………………….4
Course Overview ………………………………………..…..5
How to Get the Most from this Course ……………………5
Summary……………………………………………………..5
Introduction
The course, ICT Research Methodology and Statistics, is a core course for students
studying towards acquiring the Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Computer
Science. In this course we will study about Information and Communication Technology
,CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
Research Methodology as an important aspect of Research and Development of the
personnel involved. Various aspects of ICT Research Methodology with their Statistics
are discussed in this course.
The overall aim of this course is to equip you with the techniques of doing research in
the field of ICT and the larger computer science discipline.
In structuring this course, we commence with a general introduction of ICT Research
Methodology and Statistics and move to ICT Research Tools and Techniques, then
zoom into ICT Research Methodology, and finally to the Ethical Issues in ICT
Research..
.
There are four modules in this course, module 1 consists of two units of topics; module
2 consists of three units of topics; module 3 consists of three units; and module 4, three
units. You are expected to complete each unit of topic in 3 hours. The four modules and
their units are listed below.
What You Will Learn in this Course
The overall aims and objectives of this course provide guidance on what you should be
achieving in the course of your studies. Each unit also has its own unit objectives which
state specifically what you should be achieving in the corresponding unit. To evaluate
your progress continuously, you are expected to refer to the overall course aims and
objectives as well as the corresponding unit objectives upon the completion of each.
Course Aims
The overall aims and objectives of this course will help you to:
1. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the concept of ICT Research
Methodology and Statistics
2. Build up your capacity on ICT Research and their Methodology
3. Develop your competence in ICT Research and Statistics
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of ICT Research
2. Explain the various types of ICT Research Tools and Techniques
3. Organise and do ICT Research
4. Understand the Ethical Issues involved in ICT Research
Working through this Course
We designed this course in a systematic way, so you need to work through it from
Module one, Unit 1 through to Module four, Unit 3. This will enable you appreciate the
course better.
, CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
Course Materials
Basically, we made use of textbooks and online materials. You are expected to search
for more literature and web references for further understanding. Each unit has
references and web references that were used to develop them.
Online Materials
You should be able to refer to the web sites provided for all the online reference
materials required in this course.
The website is designed to integrate with the print-based course materials. The
structure follows the structure of the units and all the reading and activity numbers are
the same in both media.
Study Units
Module 1 Introduction to ICT Research Methodology and Statistics
Unit 1 What is ICT Research?
Unit 2 Research Methods Vs Research Methodology
Module 2 ICT Research Tools and Techniques
Unit 1 Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection
Unit 2 Design of Data Collection Tools and Techniques
Unit 3 Modeling, Simulation, Algorithm, Conceptualization, Abstraction and Data
Analysis Techniques.
Module 3 ICT Research Methods
Unit 1 ICT Research Life Cycle
Unit 2 Methods and Approaches Applicable to the Conduct of ICT Research.
Unit 3 Design and Communication of Research Proposals for ICT Projects
Module 4 ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 1 Introduction to ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 2 Traditional ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 3 Other Related (Non-Traditional) ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Module 5 Ethical Issues in ICT Research
Unit 1 Ethical Issues Involved in Planning, Conducting and Reporting of ICT Research
Unit 2 Application of Concepts and Critical Engagement with Issues Relating to
Personal Research Needs
Unit 3 Assessment Items Related to Personal Research Topic
From the preceding, the content of the course can be divided into four major blocks:
1. Overview of ICT Research Methodology and Statistics
2. ICT Research Tools and Techniques
METHODOLOG
Y FOR
STATISTICS
2023 NOTES
,CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction………………………………………………….. 1
What You will Learn in this Course ……………………… 1
Course Aims………………………………………………… 1
Course Objectives………………………………………… 1
Working through this Course ………………………………1
Course Materials……………………………………………..2
Online Materials…………………………………………….. 2
Study Units………………………………………………….. 2
Equipment……………………………………………………3
Assessment…………………………………………………. 4
Tutor-Marked Assignment………………………………….4
Course Overview ………………………………………..…..5
How to Get the Most from this Course ……………………5
Summary……………………………………………………..5
Introduction
The course, ICT Research Methodology and Statistics, is a core course for students
studying towards acquiring the Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Computer
Science. In this course we will study about Information and Communication Technology
,CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
Research Methodology as an important aspect of Research and Development of the
personnel involved. Various aspects of ICT Research Methodology with their Statistics
are discussed in this course.
The overall aim of this course is to equip you with the techniques of doing research in
the field of ICT and the larger computer science discipline.
In structuring this course, we commence with a general introduction of ICT Research
Methodology and Statistics and move to ICT Research Tools and Techniques, then
zoom into ICT Research Methodology, and finally to the Ethical Issues in ICT
Research..
.
There are four modules in this course, module 1 consists of two units of topics; module
2 consists of three units of topics; module 3 consists of three units; and module 4, three
units. You are expected to complete each unit of topic in 3 hours. The four modules and
their units are listed below.
What You Will Learn in this Course
The overall aims and objectives of this course provide guidance on what you should be
achieving in the course of your studies. Each unit also has its own unit objectives which
state specifically what you should be achieving in the corresponding unit. To evaluate
your progress continuously, you are expected to refer to the overall course aims and
objectives as well as the corresponding unit objectives upon the completion of each.
Course Aims
The overall aims and objectives of this course will help you to:
1. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the concept of ICT Research
Methodology and Statistics
2. Build up your capacity on ICT Research and their Methodology
3. Develop your competence in ICT Research and Statistics
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of ICT Research
2. Explain the various types of ICT Research Tools and Techniques
3. Organise and do ICT Research
4. Understand the Ethical Issues involved in ICT Research
Working through this Course
We designed this course in a systematic way, so you need to work through it from
Module one, Unit 1 through to Module four, Unit 3. This will enable you appreciate the
course better.
, CIT 902 ICT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS
Course Materials
Basically, we made use of textbooks and online materials. You are expected to search
for more literature and web references for further understanding. Each unit has
references and web references that were used to develop them.
Online Materials
You should be able to refer to the web sites provided for all the online reference
materials required in this course.
The website is designed to integrate with the print-based course materials. The
structure follows the structure of the units and all the reading and activity numbers are
the same in both media.
Study Units
Module 1 Introduction to ICT Research Methodology and Statistics
Unit 1 What is ICT Research?
Unit 2 Research Methods Vs Research Methodology
Module 2 ICT Research Tools and Techniques
Unit 1 Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection
Unit 2 Design of Data Collection Tools and Techniques
Unit 3 Modeling, Simulation, Algorithm, Conceptualization, Abstraction and Data
Analysis Techniques.
Module 3 ICT Research Methods
Unit 1 ICT Research Life Cycle
Unit 2 Methods and Approaches Applicable to the Conduct of ICT Research.
Unit 3 Design and Communication of Research Proposals for ICT Projects
Module 4 ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 1 Introduction to ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 2 Traditional ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Unit 3 Other Related (Non-Traditional) ICT / Software Research Methodologies
Module 5 Ethical Issues in ICT Research
Unit 1 Ethical Issues Involved in Planning, Conducting and Reporting of ICT Research
Unit 2 Application of Concepts and Critical Engagement with Issues Relating to
Personal Research Needs
Unit 3 Assessment Items Related to Personal Research Topic
From the preceding, the content of the course can be divided into four major blocks:
1. Overview of ICT Research Methodology and Statistics
2. ICT Research Tools and Techniques
