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   Chapter 1: Scientific Research
  1.1 Characteristics of the Scientific Method 
1.2 Research Procedures
1.3 Sectors of Research: Academic and Private

 Chapter 2: Research Procedures
2.1 Selecting a Research Topic
2.2 Sources of Research Topics
2.3 Determining Topic Relevance
2.4 Reviewing the Literature
2.5 Stating a Hypothesis or Research Question
2.6 Research and Experimental Design
2.7 Research Suppliers and Field Services
2.8 Data Analysis and Interpretation
2.9 Presenting Results
2.10 Replication
2.11 Research Hazards

Chapter 3:Sampling 
3.1 Population and Sample
3.2 Probability and Nonprobability Samples
3.3  Types of Nonprobability Samples
3.4  Types of Probability Sample
3.5 Sample Size
3.6 Sampling Error
3.7 Sample Weighting

Chapter 4: Survey Research
4.1 Descriptive and Analytical Surveys
4.2 Advantages of Survey Research
4.3 Disadvantages of Survey Research
4.4 Constructing Questions
4.5 Questionnaire Design
4.6 Pretesting
4.7 Gathering Survey Data
4.8 General Problems in Survey Research

Chapter 5: Qualitative Research Methods
5.1 Aims and Philosophy
5.2 Field Observations
5.3 Choosing the Research Site
5.4 Focus Groups
5.5 Intensive Interviews
5.6 Case Studies

Chapter 6: Writing Research Proposal
This chapter will be mainly a practical one to train students on the different techniques and proceedings that we use in writing.
Chapter 7: Writing Research Reports
7.1 Research Reports
7.2 The Need for Accurate Reporting Procedures
7.3 The Mechanics of Writing a Research Report
7.4 Writing Style
7.5 Research Ethics
7.6 General Ethical Principles
7.7 Voluntary Participation and Informed Consent
7.8 Concealment and Deception
7.9 Protection of Privacy
7.10 Ethics in Data Analysis and Reporting
7.11 Finding Support for Research
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