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Session: Research Methods, Research Approaches & Time HorizonInasmuch as Masters candidates are eligible to sign in to this session, the PhD candidates are prerogatively encouraged to participate. By the end of the session, participants are anticipated to have sufficient knowledge regarding the definition of research methods, research approaches, and time horizons. The various research methods and approaches as well as time horizons will be discussed. Their application will also be demonstrated using practical examples. | Session Access Details21 st August 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Background of the StudyThe aim is to ensure that all participants will sufficiently understand issues pertinent to the development of the 'Background of the Study'. It is expected that, by the end of the session, the participants will have the requisite knowledge and competencies to write both the conceptual and contextual backgrounds; the latter following funnel approach / inverted triangle approach. | Session Access Details27 th September 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Statement of the ProblemParticipants will be taken through the procedure of writing the Statement of the Problem using the following approaches: a) Interrogative approach and b) 3-stage approach. These are the key approaches that are ideally employed in stating the problem in all disciplines that fall under the purview of social sciences. The objective of the session will be to ensure that the participants are able to write the 'Statement of the Problem' with a lot of ease. | Session Access Details28 th September 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Purpose, Objectives & HypothesesParticipants will gain invaluable insights regarding how to state the general and specific objectives, research questions, and research hypotheses. At the end of the session, it is anticipated that the participants will have the knowledge to state the purpose of the study granted that some local universities require the same to be part of the research proposal/project/dissertation/thesis. | Session Access Details29 th September 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Justification, Significance, Scope & Limitations of the StudyThe participants will be taken through how to write justification/significance of the study, scope (delimitation) of the study, limitations of the study, and assumptions of the study as well as other areas like organization of the document (proposal/project/dissertation/thesis). | Session Access Details30 th September 20239:00 AM EAT |
Session: Data Screening, Coding and EntryThe participants will be taken through how to undertake data screening in order to ensure their completeness and appropriateness. They will also be shown how to undertake the procedure of data coding (including reverse coding) and data entry. It will also be explained to them the most suitable tools to employ when analyzing data out of the most commonly used tools i.e. SPSS, SAS, STATA, and Minitab. | Session Access Details30 th September 202311:00 AM EAT |
Session: Theoretical FrameworkIdentifying the apt models/theories while giving examples. The participants will be taken through the step-by-step procedure of reviewing theories and models. | Session Access Details30 th September 20231:00 PM EAT |
Session: Response Rate & DemographicsThe participants will be taken through the procedure of: 1) Determination of response rate, and 2) Presentation of demographic results, interpretations & discussions. | Session Access Details30 th September 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Conceptual FrameworkExplanation of various types of variables and their application including their synonyms; constructs and sub-constructs. Understanding the relationship between variables graphically and in narration. | Session Access Details30 th September 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Descriptive Statistics (Part 1)The session will focus on: Measures of distribution (frequencies, percentages, range), and measures of central tendencies (mean, mode, median). | Session Access Details01 st October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Empirical ReviewAt the end of the session, participants are expected to be in a position to effectively write empirical literature review. The participants will get to understand the key tenets in the empirical review, that is, the methodological and funnel approaches. | Session Access Details01 st October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Overview / Review of Literature on Study VariablesIn this session, the participants will get to understand how to write overview (the second section in Chapter Two), which is a requirement in some universities. They will also be taken through how to write the 'Review of Literature on Study Variables'; a section that follows the Conceptual Framework in accordance with the format of certain universities. NB: The two parts (Overview and Review of Literature on Study Variables) are largely similar. | Session Access Details02 nd October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Critique, Research Gaps & Chapter SummaryThe participants will be taken through how to write the 'Critique of the Reviewed Studies', identify 'Research Gaps', and write 'Chapter Summary'. The stated summary is in respect of Chapter Two, that is 'Summary of the Reviewed Literature'. | Session Access Details03 rd October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Descriptive Statistics (Part 2)By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have comprehensive understanding of measures of dispersion/variation (standard deviation, variance, skewness, kurtosis), descriptive statistics applicable in continuous data, and descriptive statistics applicable for categorical data. | Session Access Details04 th October 20239:30 PM EAT |
Session: Research Design (Part 1)By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have in-depth understanding of the description of research design, and types of research designs, particularly, exploratory, descriptive, experimental, and quasi-experimental designs. | Session Access Details05 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Research Design (Part 2)In this session, the consultants will explain to the participants specific research designs. The designs that will be explained include: Explanatory/cause-and-effect design, correlational design, ex post facto design, cross-sectional survey design, longitudinal design, correlational design, and case study design. | Session Access Details06 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Research PhilosophiesThis session mainly focuses on candidates undertaking various social sciences disciplines at PhD level. However, proactive Masters' candidates can also consider signing in to the session. In this session, the participants will be taken through the description of research philosophies or paradigms, the various types of philosophies, as well as the application of respective philosophies in a given research study. | Session Access Details07 th October 20239:00 AM EAT |
Session: Research Methods, Research Approaches & Time HorizonThe participants will be taken through the various types of research methods (quantitative, qualitative & mixed), research approaches (inductive and deductive), and time horizon (survey & longitudinal). | Session Access Details07 th October 202311:00 AM EAT |
Session: PopulationBy the end of the session, the participants are expected to have an in-depth understanding on various types of population: General, target, accessible/study, and sample populations. | Session Access Details07 th October 20231:00 PM EAT |
Session: Sampling Procedure / Design (Part 1)The session seeks to instill knowledge and competencies in the participants regarding: Description of sampling, determination of sample size using different formulas and charts, and sampling methods/techniques with a particular focus on non-probability sampling methods (for instance, convenience, purposive, and snowballing techniques among others). | Session Access Details07 th October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Sampling Procedure / Design (Part 2)The participants will be taken through: Probability sampling techniques encompassing 1) Simple random sampling, 2) Stratified random sampling, 3) Systematic sampling, and 4) Cluster sampling. The census survey/design will also be explained in detail. | Session Access Details07 th October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data CollectionThe participants will be taken through: Data types, instrumentation, and data collection procedure. By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have gained invaluable knowledge regarding the three categories of data, various tools employed to collect data, viable methods of data collection, research permit application procedure, and selection of research assistants. | Session Access Details08 th October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Pilot StudyBy the end of the session, it is anticipated that the participants will have in-depth understanding of the following: Suitable number of pilot study's participants and how they are obtained; how to conduct the pilot study; analysis of data in respect of reliability and validity testing; types of reliability testing; and types of validity and how they are determined. | Session Access Details08 th October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Analysis 1By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have invaluable understanding of the following: Data types (qualitative & quantitative); quantitative data (continuous & discontinuous); continuous data (ratio & interval, series & panel); discontinuous/discrete/categorical data (quantitative variables, nominal & ordinal) | Session Access Details09 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Analysis 2The participants will be taken through the following: Data screening; brief explanation of qualitative data analysis (using content analysis), factor analysis, quantitative data analysis (analytical tools – SPSS, STATA, Minitab, SAS), and a brief narration of descriptive statistics (measures of distribution, measures of central tendencies, and measures of dispersion/variation). | Session Access Details10 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Analysis 3It is anticipated that, by the end of the session, all the participants will have a clear understanding of various inferential statistics and their viability. The session will focus specifically on chi-square, Spearman rank correlation coefficient, PPMCC, canonical correlation. | Session Access Details11 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Analysis 4The participants will be taken through various types of regression analysis and where they are applicable/recommended. These include: Simple linear regression analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, univariate regression analysis, bivariate regression analysis, multivariate regression analysis, moderated regression analysis, mediated regression analysis, probit regression analysis, and logit regression analysis. The application of Cox regression will also be explained. | Session Access Details12 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Analysis 5The areas that are going to be addressed include: Assumptions of inferential statistical analysis, diagnostic tests, hypotheses testing, and empirical (regression) models. The methods of presenting results/findings will also be addressed. | Session Access Details13 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Descriptive Statistics (Part 3)The participants will be taken through factor analysis; how it is conducted and the interpretation of the results thereof. Of particular interest will be principal axis factoring (PAF) method, and principal component analysis. | Session Access Details13 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Inferential Statistics (Part 1)The participants will be taken through how to analyze data using the following inferential statistics: a) Chi-square and cross-tabulations, b) Spearman rank correlation coefficient; c) PPMCC, and d) Canonical correlation analysis. It will also be demonstrated and/or explained to them how to interpret the aforesaid inferential statistics. | Session Access Details14 th October 20239:00 AM EAT |
Session: Inferential Statistics (Part 2)The participants will be taken through how to analyze data using simple linear regression; multiple linear regression, time series regression (including co-integration analysis), and panel regression. Interpretation of pertinent results will also be explained. | Session Access Details14 th October 202311:00 AM EAT |
Session: Inferential Statistics (Part 3)The participants will be taken through how to conduct the following regression analyses: Moderated regression, mediated regression; logit regression; probit regression, and Cox regression. The suitability and/or application of each of these types of regression analysis will be expounded. | Session Access Details14 th October 20231:00 PM EAT |
Session: Hypotheses TestingThe participants will be taken through how (null) hypotheses are tested. They will also get to understand how the t-statistic and F-statistic are used in hypotheses testing. By the end of the session, the participants will be conversant with the 'p-value' particularly as a threshold of testing the hypotheses. Moreover, they will be taken through how to reject or fail to reject the null hypotheses, and the interpretations thereof. | Session Access Details14 th October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Diagnostic Tests (Part 1)The participants will be taken through how to conduct and interpret the following diagnostic tests: Linearity, Normality, homoscedasticity, multicollinearity, and autocorrelation | Session Access Details14 th October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Diagnostic Tests (Part 2)The participants will be taken through how to conduct and interpret the following diagnostic tests: Unit root test, Bartlett’s test of sphericity, and test for sampling adequacy i.e. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO). | Session Access Details15 th October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Summary, Conclusions & RecommendationsThe participants will be taken through how to: Summarize findings, draw conclusions, and suggest recommendations | Session Access Details15 th October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Citations and ReferencesThe participants will be taken through how to cite and reference their work using various styles such as APA, Harvard, Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. By the end of the session, the participants will be expected to be conversant with auto-generation of in-text citations and references as well as being in a position to use Mendeley. | Session Access Details16 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Seminar PapersThe participants will taken through the various types of seminar papers and how they should be written. | Session Access Details17 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Conference PapersBy the end of the session, all participants will have sufficient knowledge and insights regarding how to write, submit, and present conference papers. | Session Access Details18 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Journal ArticlesThe participants will be taken through: 1)Identification of apt peer-reviewed journals, 2) The procedure of extraction and formatting of manuscripts, and 3) Other factors to consider when identifying suitable journals (APC and publication frequency). The participants will also be taken through the meaning of peer-reviewed journals and predatory journals as well as the implication of publishing with those journals. | Session Access Details19 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: PreliminariesBy the end of the session, the participants will have gained invaluable insights on the following: 1) Writing the abstract (what should be captured in the abstract, and what should be avoided), 2) Identifying key terms, 3) Definition of terms, 4) Operational definition of terms, 5) Autogenerating the T.O.C, 6) Autogenerating the List of Tables, and 7) Autogenerating the List of Figures | Session Access Details20 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Background of the Study*The aim is to ensure that all participants will sufficiently understand issues pertinent to the development of the 'Background of the Study'. It is expected that, by the end of the session, the participants will have the requisite knowledge and competencies to write both the conceptual and contextual backgrounds; the latter following funnel approach / inverted triangle approach. | Session Access Details21 st October 20239:00 AM EAT |
Session: Statement of the Problem*Session Description: Participants will be taken through the procedure of writing the Statement of the Problem using the following approaches: a) Interrogative approach and b) 3-stage approach. These are the key approaches that are ideally employed in stating the problem in all disciplines that fall under the purview of social sciences. The objective of the session will be to ensure that the participants are able to write the 'Statement of the Problem' with a lot of ease. | Session Access Details21 st October 202311:00 AM EAT |
Session: Purpose, Objectives & Hypotheses*Participants will gain invaluable insights regarding how to state the general and specific objectives, research questions, and research hypotheses. At the end of the session, it is anticipated that the participants will have the knowledge to state the purpose of the study granted that some local universities require the same to be part of the research proposal/project/dissertation/thesis. | Session Access Details21 st October 20231:00 PM EAT |
Session: Justification, Significance, Scope, Limitations & Assumptions of the Study*The participants will be taken through how to write justification/significance of the study, scope (delimitation) of the study, limitations of the study, and assumptions of the study as well as other areas like organization of the document (proposal/project/dissertation/thesis). | Session Access Details21 st October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Data Screening, Coding and Entry*The participants will be taken through how to undertake data screening in order to ensure their completeness and appropriateness. They will also be shown how to undertake the procedure of data coding (including reverse coding) and data entry. It will also be explained to them the most suitable tools to employ when analyzing data out of the most commonly used tools i.e. SPSS, SAS, STATA, and Minitab. | Session Access Details21 st October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Theoretical Framework*Identifying the apt models/theories while giving examples. The participants will be taken through the step-by-step procedure of reviewing theories and models. | Session Access Details22 nd October 20233:00 PM EAT |
Session: Response Rate & Demographics*The participants will be taken through the procedure of: 1) Determination of response rate, and 2) Presentation of demographic results, interpretations & discussions. | Session Access Details22 nd October 20235:00 PM EAT |
Session: Conceptual Framework*Explanation of various types of variables and their application including their synonyms; constructs and sub-constructs. Understanding the relationship between variables graphically and in narration. | Session Access Details23 rd October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Descriptive Statistics 1*The session will focus on: Measures of distribution (frequencies, percentages, range), and measures of central tendencies (mean, mode, median). | Session Access Details24 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Empirical Review*At the end of the session, participants are expected to be in a position to effectively write empirical literature review. The participants will get to understand the key tenets in the empirical review, that is, the methodological and funnel approaches. They will also be taken through the procedure of finding pertinent materials. | Session Access Details25 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Overview / Review of Literature on Study Variables / Critique / Research Gaps & SummaryIn this session, the participants will get to understand how to write overview (the second section in Chapter Two), which is a requirement in some universities. They will also be taken through how to write the 'Review of Literature on Study Variables'; a section that follows the Conceptual Framework in accordance with the format of some universities. NB: The two parts (Overview and Review of Literature on Study Variables) are largely similar. Moreover, the participants will be taken through how to write the 'Critique of the Reviewed Studies', identify 'Research Gaps', and write 'Chapter Summary'. The stated summary is in respect of Chapter Two, that is 'Summary of the Reviewed Literature'. | Session Access Details26 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Descriptive Statistics (Part 2)*By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have comprehensive understanding of measures of dispersion/variation (standard deviation, variance, skewness, kurtosis), descriptive statistics applicable in continuous data, and descriptive statistics applicable for categorical data. | Session Access Details27 th October 202310:00 PM EAT |
Session: Research Design (Part 1)*By the end of the session, the participants are expected to have in-depth understanding of the description of research design, and types of research designs, particularly, exploratory, descriptive, experimental, and quasi-experimental designs. | Session Access Details28 th October 20239:30 AM EAT |
Session: Research Design (Part 2)*In this session, the consultants will explain to the participants specific research designs. The designs that will be explained include: Explanatory/cause-and-effect design, correlational design, ex post facto design, cross-sectional survey design, longitudinal design, correlational design, and case study design among other pertinent designs. | Session Access Details28 th October 202311:30 AM EAT |