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Research Methods in

Information Systems
Course Outline
Course Description
 The course addresses major issues of conducting
research particularly in relation with the general
area of Information Systems.
 It discusses on concepts related to research
approaches, methodologies and ethical
considerations of research.
 Essential elements of research project proposal,
designing, conducting and reporting are also
covered.

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Objectives
 At the end of the course students are expected to:
 Explain the purpose of research and understand basic concepts
of research
 Understand research as a scientific method to acquire knowledge
 Acquire skill to formulate researchable problems
 Identify major research problems in Information Systems and
related areas
 Explain the different research approaches and methods
(Quantitative, qualitative and Design science)
 Be able to design research projects or research proposal
 Be able to collect and analyze data relevant to the research
problem

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Reference Materials
 Olivier, MS. 2009. Information technology research: a practical
guide for computer science and informatics. 3rd edition.
Pretoria: Van Schaik.
 Creswell, JW. 2009. Research design: qualitative, quantitative,
and mixed methods approaches. 3rd edition. Los Angeles, CA:
Sage.
 Introduction to Research Methods (Preparatory module for
Addis Ababa University graduate programs)- Soft Copy
 Design Science Research: A Method for Science and Technology
Advancement. Aline Dresch et al . 2015
 Engineering Research Methodology: A computer science,
engineering and ICT perspective. Kirshinana 2013.

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Assessment Method
 Assignment: 10%
 Project: 20%
 Mid Term Exam: 20%
 Final Exam: 50%

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Chapter 1: Introduction: Research
Basics
 Definitions and conceptualization
 Characteristics of research
 Motivation and significance of research
 Types and purposes of research
 Theory and hypothesis in research
 Research Ethics

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Chapter 2: The Research Process
 Research Problem identification and
formulation
 Literature review
 Research design
 Research Execution
 Preparation & writing of the report

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Chapter 3: Research Designs/approaches
 Characterization and comparison of the three main
research approaches
 Data sources and sampling
 Details of qualitative research approaches
 Action research method
 Case study research method

 Details of quantitative research approaches


 Survey research method
 Laboratory experiment research method

 Details of design research approaches


 “Design and evaluate” approach to a research

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Chapter 4: The scientific method in research
 Data collection techniques and procedure
 Data analysis approaches
 Qualitative data analysis
 Quantitative analysis techniques

 Solution design and evaluation


 Discussion and interpretation

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Chapter 5: Scientific communication

 Proposal writing and suggested contents


 Research report writing and suggested contents
 Writing a journal article
 Presentation skills and techniques

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