Research Project I

There are 7 lessons in this course:

1. Determining Research Needs
2. Searching For Information
3. Research Methods
4. Using Statistics
5. Conducting Statistical Research
6. Research Reports
7. Reporting On A Research Project.

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

• Develop your ability to collect, collate and interpret data and prepare reports in ways relevant to the work environment;
• Monitor and evaluate your own work in order to develop a responsible attitude to workplace performance and quality assurance;
• Determine areas where there is a valid need for research which are relevant to area of study;
• Explain research methods, including experimental techniques, commonly used in your discipline.
• Understand of the basic statistical methods used for research;
• Locate, collect and evaluate information for a specific research purpose;
• Prepare a research report in a format which conforms to normal industry procedures.