Aims

The course ‘Research methods 1 ’ offers an introduction to scientific research methods.

In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:

A student...

• Knows and understands the key features of (business and management) research and the different phases of a research process;
• Has an understanding of what a research problem is and how it relates to research objectives and research questions;
• Knows how to translate a research problem into a research objective and search terms for a subsequent literature search;
• Understands the meaning of the concepts of validity and reliability, plagiarism, quantitative and qualitative research methods, deduction and induction, as well as related terminology;
• Applies a critical mind when collecting resources or data, and assesses their scientific relevance;
• Refers in a correct and consistent manner to scientific sources, using the APA guidelines;
• Sets forth a logical and coherent argumentation to support methodological choices in a research design.

The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Objectives” of the “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”.

Previous knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
Y00917 : Onderzoeksmethoden 1
HBH57E : Onderzoeksmethoden 1
HLH14B : Onderzoeksmethoden 1 (No longer offered this academic year)

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.