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Online module – Introduction to research (Unit 1)

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  • Post published:March 24, 2021
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Section Overview This section discusses what we mean by 'research' and how we distinguish it from other forms of enquiry. The idea of research as a process is presented and…

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GNU Operating System

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  • Post published:March 23, 2021
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SGNU PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data. It is a Free replacement for the proprietary program SPSS, and appears very similar to it with a few…

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mySurveyLab – Online survey reports

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  • Post published:March 16, 2021
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Useful overview of the mySurveyLab tool for designing, distributing and analysing online surveys. The basic version of mySurveyLab is free and allows up to 100 survey responses. Go to resource

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EasyBib – Online information literacy platform

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EasyBib is an online information literacy platform that provides tools for citation and notetaking The Bibliography Creator by EasyBib allows you to easily create a bibliography for your research paper.…

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SurveyMonkey: ‘Visually’ – create catchy infographics for presenting data

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  • Post published:March 16, 2021
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Creating unique and custom content An overview for SurveyMonkey users on how to use the Visually feature to create powerful infographics for presenting data. Go to resource

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  • Chapter 1 – What is research and why do it? (7)
  • Chapter 10 – Structuring research (4)
  • Chapter 11 – Organising research results (3)
  • Chapter 12 – Statistics in research (3)
  • Chapter 13 – Graphics in research (5)
  • Chapter 14 – The research report (5)
  • Chapter 15 – The structure of the dissertation (12)
  • Chapter 2 – Planning research (7)
  • Chapter 3 – Ethics in research (8)
  • Chapter 4 – Evaluation of research (8)
  • Chapter 5 – Information in research (5)
  • Chapter 6 – Methods of research (6)
  • Chapter 7 – Collecting information (9)
  • Chapter 8 – The pilot project (4)
  • Chapter 9 – Analysis of the data (6)
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  • Chapter 7 – Collecting information
  • Chapter 8 – The pilot project
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  • Chapter 10 – Structuring research
  • Chapter 11 – Organising research results
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