Duration: 3 hours per week - 13 weeks [ECTS: 6]

Course outline

This module aims to present and analyze the meaning and the significance of scientific research both in theoretical and empirical level. The starting point is the identification and the schedule of research process in order to implement the research by using particular methods and practices. Important subjects are the creation of questionnaires, the data analysis, the presentation of the research outcomes and the overall evaluation. The module uses several cases studies.

1. Meaning, course and philosophy of the research
2. Main points and practices in empirical research
3. Methodology of scientific research
4. Planning and implementing research
5. Kinds of research
6. Methods of research
7. Ways, means and tools of research
8. Data analysis
9. Presentation I: Writing a research
10. Presentation II: Writing a scientific article
11. Evaluation of research outcomes/ results
12. Cases studies