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Scientific Methods and Research
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 5 Sequences
- Intermediate Level
Course details
Syllabus
- Week 1: The philosophical aspects of scientific activity
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. What is a "scientific theory"? The structure of a scientific theory. The methodology used to obtain scientific knowledge. Requirements to achieve scientific results. - Week 2: Theory and practice of scientific research
What is research? Ph.D. requirements. Research planning. Research question. Modes inquiry. Induction and deduction in your research project. - Week 3: Philosophical principles of research
Ontology and epistemology. Objectivity and subjectivity. Causation and correlation in your research project. - Week 4: Research process
Literature review. Research questions and hypothesis. The structure of paper and plan investigation. Research impact. - Week 5: Methodology of experiment in engineering studies
The purpose and structure of the experiment. Planning. Analysis of the results.
Prerequisite
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Fundamentals of physics
Instructors
Ivan Zamoshchanskii
Autor
Ural Federal University
Kalganova Tatiana
PhD Napier University
Brunel University London
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