This unit covers the broad spectrum of conducting and managing research in science and engineering disciplines. Stages and progression of research projects - locating research information, bibliography creation, critical reviews of the published literature, correct citation and referencing styles, research problem identification, design and preparation of research proposals, hypothesis formulation and testing, experimental design, questionnaire design. Quantitative data analysis - data sampling strategies, errors, statisitical hypothesis testing, significance, regression and correlation, graphing techniques, applied data analysis using computer software, interpretation of research... -- Course Website
