Bicol University

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City

COURSE GUIDE

Welcome to Research and Statistical Method class. The course covers the application
of qualitative and quantitative research methods, offering students a possibility to deepen
their insights in research methodology through hands-on exercises and seminar discussion.
Seminar themes covers philosophical frameworks for quantitative and qualitative research,
research design, data collection methods, data analysis, research ethics and current issues
in research. Students will learn software tools for doing quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Multiple decision support tools for biodiversity and environmental management will be
presented including cost benefit analysis and multi criteria analysis

After completing this course, you are expected to:

1. Formulate research problems, define objectives, methods and deliverables, 2.
Perform data preparation, visualization and analysis using inferential statistics and
multivariate modelling techniques,
3. Demonstrate proper deployment of results of data analysis, and
4. Be familiar with the use of statistical software as a tool for computation and
analysis.

We will have flexible learning as we go through this course. You may opt to have any
or a combination of the following modes of delivery: 1) PDF files to be sent to you thru
Google classroom, Facebook Private Group, and/or Messenger Chat Group; 2)
Asynchronous discussion through Google classroom, Facebook Private Group, and/or
messenger chat group account using electronic version of the materials; 3) Synchronous
discussion using Google Classroom/Meet or Zoom. 4) Designated drop box for the handouts
and submission of student’s output.

The major learning tasks are the preparation of written works such as draft chapters
of your propose thesis from introduction to research methods. In this way, your capability as
a student in preparing report or presentation on the topic of your choice will be enhanced.
Also, you will be assigned individually to develop a concept papers as a response to specific
environmental issues using data and information generated in the class. You will also have
midterm and final examinations as part of the course requirements.

Submission of the course requirements will be announced through the Google

classroom and scheduled midterm and final exam during the duration of the course. All
reading materials, video and case presentation, including activity sheets will be provided
through the Google classroom.

Kindly use the ​Surname_Name of Requirements ​in the subject line when
submitting or uploading in the Google classroom. Make sure that you perform the required
 tasks and submit the outputs using the subject line stated above.

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You can refer to the attached ​Course Outline ​for other relevant information such as
criteria for assessing the outputs, grading system, required readings, suggested readings
and websites, learning resources and references, course policies on ethical policies,
academic integrity, language of instruction, dress code and others.

You are required to use your complete name and recent picture in your accounts
when sending emails and messages, or when participating in the digital platforms used for
the course. It is also important to be reminded that we are all required to use decent
language and polite expressions in the different platforms. Similarly, all our posts,
messages, submissions or comments are considered part of the course proceedings and
therefore cannot be shared to any third party without the consent of the concerned and/or
permission of the University. Any queries about the course should be addressed to me as
your teacher using the subject: ​ResStatMethod_ QUERY_Your Surname​. It is highly
recommended that you keep a copy of all your submissions and queries for future reference.

It is our pleasure to be your learning facilitator. These are our contact details and
schedule for consultation:

Email cjrvcortez@bicol-u.edu.ph
Facebook & Messenger Carlos Jr. Cortez
Online consultation Sat 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Contact Number 0920-420-8303

Thank you for choosing this course. We are glad to meet you all. We look forward to
being with you in this learning journey.
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COURSE OUTLINE: RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHOD

Course Title : ​Research and Statistical Method ​Course No. : ​MS

BEM 201
Course Prerequisite(s) : ​None
Number of Credits : ​3 units
Course Placement : ​MS BIODIVE
Semester/Term : ​1st Semester, SY 2029-2021 ​Time ​Saturday
8:00 – 11:00 am

I. Introduction
● Nature of Research
● The different types of research
● Key Characteristics
● The research process
● Basic versus applied research

II. The Research Problem

● Review of thrusts and priorities
● Problem identification and conceptualization
● Problem clarification through literature review
 ● Defining the boundaries of the problem
● Formulation of the research problems
● Writing Chapter I of the research proposal

III. Locating and Composing Review of Literature and Studies ●

Value of the literature review
● locating sources of literature and studies
● synthesizing literature and studies
● Identifying relevant theories
● Formulating theoretical frameworks
● Composing the review of related literature and studies

IV. Research Design and Methodologies

A. Quantitative Research Methodologies
● The basics of quantitative research designs
● Experimental research
● Correlational research
● Causal-comparative research
● Survey research

B. Sampling Methods
● Random sampling
● Stratified sampling
● Systematic sampling
● Cluster/multi-stage sampling

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● Convenience sampling
● Snowball sampling
● Quota sampling

C. Qualitative Research Methodologies

● Nature of qualitative research
● Ethnography
● Case study
● Grounded theory
● Phenomenology
● Historical research

D. Instrumentation
● Types of instruments
● Instrument preparation
● Instrument validation

V. Analysis Tools

VI. Data Processing, Analysis and Interpretation

● Review of statistical treatments

● Presentation of data in tables and graphs
● Presentation of qualitative data
 ● Data analysis and interpretation

VII. Writing Critical Analysis

● Journal Papers
● Policy Papers
● IEC

VIII. Referencing
● Formats for referencing
● Anti-plagiarism check.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSIGNED REPORTS OR

PROJECTS​: 1. Examinations (Long Exams, Midterm and Final
Exams)
2. Written Work (Chapter 1 – 3 of propose thesis, Critical analysis) 3.
Reports/Presentation (Special Topics on Research and Statistical Methods) 4.
Outputs/Homework (Activity Sheets/Class exercises )

SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES

​Examinations 30% MIDTERM GRADE: 33% Written Works 40% TENTATIVE GRADE:
67%​ Reports/Presentations/Homework 30% FINAL GRADE: 100% ---------------------
100%

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REFERENCES
Required Readings (Major Book References):

Bhattacherjee, Anol, “Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practice” (2012)
Textbooks Collection 3. ​http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_tectbooks/3

Pacardo, E. P., Briones, N. D., Buot, I.E. Jr., Castillo, L. V. and Rebancos C. M., 2000.
Environmental Research Methods. University of the Philippine Open University.

Further Readings (Secondary Book References):

Beins, Bernard and Maureen A. McCarthy, Research methods and statistics, 2012, ISBN
10: 0-205-62409-X, ISBN-13: 978-0-205-62409-6

Levin, J., Fox, J. A., and Forde D. R. Elementary Statistics in Social Research, 11​th ​Edition,
2009, ISBN 978-981-06-9723-5, Philippine Edition
Scott G and Garner R. Doing Qualitative Research: Designs, Methods, and Techniques,
2013, ISBN-13:978-0-205-69593-5
Stringer, Ernest T. Action Research, Curtin University of Technology, 2014, ISBN 978-1-
4522-0508-3
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