Research methods in human service

This course covers the whole research process from the development of research questions and hypotheses to the analysis of data as well as presentation of findings. Different data collection methods from qualitative method, survey, experiment, case study, interviews, to focus groups will be discussed. Data analysis on various types of data including secondary data will be discussed. Students will be expected to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they acquired through the programme by attending the oral presentation by the end of the first semester of the final academic year of study.