Research as a scientific approach is a laid down procedure or systematic way of gathering and analyzing information in order to arrive at objective conclusion. As a scientific approach, research involves the use of objective or unbiased observation to form and test assumptions. Every discipline which considers research a scientific approach finds research attractive because it is an inevitable useful tool for gathering accurate answers to test research questions or hypotheses.
In view of psychology which is science of behaviour, this course suggests that research occupies an integral part of any scientific discourse,
hence this course focusing on why research is a scientific approach, why students
need research, data, variables, sampling, research questions, hypothesis,
research design, quantitative and qualitative research, scientific report
writing, writing journal article, APA style etc
- Lecturer : ejike okonkwo