HRDE505 INQUIRY METHODS
| Course Code: | 8340505 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Human Resources Development In Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜR ERDUR BAKER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Know research concepts and processes used in Human Resource development field.
- Formulate a research problem to examine with in the human resources field.
- Design a survey instrument to assess the variables you are interested in examining.
- Use the SPSS program to enter and analyze data
- Write a research report
Course Content
Application of qualitative and quantitative inquiry methods and techniques to human resources area to identify and solve training and development problems. Survey of inquiry methods that would help human resources education specialists to gain information to make more informed decisions. Regarding training, to assess training needs, to design and implement inquiry to meet these needs, and to communicate their findings to inform and influence future plans. Problem identification, searching and reviewing literature, research design, design of data collection instruments like questionnaires and interview guides, data collection and analytical techniques, and report preparation. Basic statistical procedures as used in quantitative inquiry methods and needs assessment.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe different approaches to research in the Human Resources field.
- Identify research questions relevant to the research problem you are exploring.
- Select the appropriate research approach.
- Complete a literature review.
- Construct a survey.
- Arrange data collection procedures.
- Perform data analysis using the SPSS.
- Display results in your report.