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    Good morning everyone,

    My name is Pr [KADI Nadjat], and I will be your professeur for this course on Research Methodology. I am very pleased to meet you again  today and to begin this academic journey together.

     

    Purpose of the Course

     

    The main goal of this course is to introduce you to the fundamental principles of scientific research. You will learn how

    -       to formulate a research problem,

    -       develop research questions,

    -        choose appropriate methods,

    -       collect and analyze data,

    -       and finally, present your findings in a clear academic style.

     

     

    Course Importance

     

    Research methodology is a key subject for your academic and professional development. It will provide you with the necessary tools to succeed in your studies and to carry out independent research in the future.

     

    Expectations & Participation

     

    I encourage you to be active during our sessions—ask questions, share your opinions, and participate in discussions. Remember, research is not only about reading and writing; it is also about critical thinking and collaboration.

     

    Closing

    I am looking forward to working with you throughout this semester. Together, we will build a strong foundation in research methodology that will serve you well in your academic path and beyond.

     

    Because there are only a few of you, we will have just one class each week, which will include both the lecture and the tutorial.

  • Description of educational material :

      • Learning Objectives

        This course aims to introduce students to the methodology of scientific research, providing them with a general overview of how to approach a research problem. It also seeks to equip students with the necessary scientific skills to succeed academically and to train them on how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

         

        Additionally, the course aims to develop students’ ability to employ research methods effectively by using appropriate tools and techniques, consulting diverse sources of information, and testing various methodological approaches.

         

        Ultimately, this subject prepares students to transition from learning to producing knowledge by training them in analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing ideas, as well as drafting research proposals and academic reports in a systematic manner.

      • Information about a course

        Semester : Third

        Level : Second Year

        Speciality : Common trunk (Economy + Finance and Comtabitity)

        Education Unit : Exploratory

        Subject Name: Methodology

        Coefficient : 02

        Credits : 02

        Course supervosor and Td: Pr KADI Nadjat

        Email: n.kadi@univ-dbkm.dz

      • course program

        1. Basic Concepts of Scientific Research

         

         

        2. Scientific Research Ethics plagiarism

         

         

        3. Scientific Research Methodologies (Each speciality has an apropriate methodology)

         

         

        4. Stages of Preparing Scientific Research and Writing Assignments

         

        -       Problem formulation, hypotheses, and research questions

        -       Introduction structure 

        -       Information gathering, documentation, and citation methods

        -       Samples

        -       Tools for collecting and analyzing data

         

        5- Writing and structuring the research paper with IMRAD method.

  • Basic concepts of Scientific research

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      • Practical Examples

         Practical Example using descriptive and quantitative methods 

        Research Topic :

         

         “A description of the reality of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Algeria and their role in job creation.”

         

         Research Objective:

         

        To identify the characteristics of small and medium enterprises in Algeria, their number, geographical distribution, fields of activity, and the number of jobs they create.

         

         Steps of Using the Descriptive Method and quatitative methods:

         

        1. Collecting  numerical data from official economic reports (such as the Ministry of Industry or the National Office of Statistics).

         

        2. Organizing the data into tables and charts.

         

        3. Describing trends, such as the growth in the number of small enterprises or the evolution of their contribution to GDP.

         

         Analysis:

         

        The researcher describes the phenomenon without explaining the causes of growth or decline, focusing only on presenting the reality through quantitative and descriptive analysis.

         

         

         Practical Example using experimental methods and quantitative methods:

         

         Research Topic:

         

        “The impact of tax incentives on increasing investment in the industrial sector.”

         

        Research Objective:

         

        To test whether tax reductions for industrial firms actually lead to an increase in investment levels within this sector.

         

         Application Method:

         

        1. The researcher selects a group of industrial companies and divides them into two groups:

         

        -       The experimental group, which benefits from tax incentives (a reduction in the tax rate).

         

        -       The control group, which receives no tax reduction.

         

        2. After one year, the researcher compares the amount of new investments made by the two groups.

         

         Expected Results:

         

         “The results showed that companies receiving tax incentives increased their investments by 25% compared to those that did not receive any incentives.”

         

         Analysis:

        The experiment demonstrates that tax reduction effectively encourages investment, showing a direct causal relationship between tax policy and industrial investment growth.

  • Ethics , plagiarism and citation

  • Stage of scientific research

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      • Activity 1

        Activity 2 for Practice: Gather information about a book, a article in scientific journal, a ministerial report, world bank report, and a doctoral thesis.

        How do you reference different types of sources using the APA style? Give examples.

        Example Reference List in APA Format

        1. Book:
          • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
        1. Magazine Article:
          • Author, B. B. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Title of the Magazine, volume number(issue number), page range. URL (if applicable)
        1. Ministerial Report:
          • Government Agency. (Year). Title of the report (Report No. xxx). URL (if applicable)
        1. Scientific Bank:
          • Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the work. In Title of the Scientific Bank (pp. page range). Publisher.
        1. Doctoral Thesis:
          • Author, D. D. (Year). Title of the thesis (Doctoral dissertation). University Name. URL (if applicable)

      • Activity 2

          Proposal Development:

         Choose one topics in your field and formulate a Research Question, a Research Gap, Objectives, a Hypothesis, and Methodology used.