GEO 305 — Research Method I

About this course

GEO 305 Research Method I is a 300 Level course in the Geography department, taught in the First Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 13 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 1 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Research Method I introduces students to the fundamental principles, techniques, and procedures involved in conducting scientific research. The course focuses on the formulation of research problems, development of research objectives and hypotheses, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and the ethical considerations involved in research. It equips students with the skills needed to gather, analyze, interpret, and present information systematically and objectively. By studying Research Method I, students develop critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a solid foundation for carrying out academic investigations, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute meaningful solutions to geographical, environmental, and societal issues through evidence-based research.

Lectures in this course

Research Method I

1. Research Method I 6 minutes 58 seconds
2. Selecting and Defining Research Topics 1 5 minutes 48 seconds
3. Selecting and Defining Research Topics 2 5 minutes 43 seconds
4. Selecting and Defining Research Topics 3 6 minutes 40 seconds
5. Formulating Questions,Problems, and Hypotheses 1 5 minutes 33 seconds
6. Formulating Questions,Problems, and Hypotheses 2 6 minutes 33 seconds
7. Formulating Questions,Problems, and Hypotheses 3 7 minutes 20 seconds
8. Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data 1 6 minutes 54 seconds
9. Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data 2 7 minutes 28 seconds
10. Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data 3 6 minutes 29 seconds
11. Developing and Writing Research Proposals 1 5 minutes 11 seconds
12. Developing and Writing Research Proposals 2 6 minutes 25 seconds
13. Developing and Writing Research Proposals 3 7 minutes 18 seconds

Lecture note

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