Preamble

Research has become popular yet more complex and expensive than other problem-solving strategies.
Research contributes to evidence decision-making that is based on reliable and valid data. This requires
organizations to adopt systematic research methods and techniques.
Target Group

Managers in the Public, Private and NGO sectors whose responsibilities involve research but have not been
exposed to training in systematic research methods. These include Research officers, Project evaluators, Data
Analysts, research policy makers and officers from academic and research institutions.
Learning objectives

By the end of the seminar, the participants should be able to:

• Describe the scientific research process
• Prepare winning research proposals
• Select appropriate research sampling procedures
• Design valid and reliable data collection instruments
• Use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques
• Use computer assisted techniques in data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Select appropriate strategies for effective dissemination of research findings

Content

• Introduction to Research
• Research Proposal Writing
• Research Design, Approaches & Strategies
• Sampling Procedures
• Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
• Dissemination of Research Findings
• Contemporary Issues in Research (One or More topics to be included)

Benefit of attending

Participants will enhance their research skills so that organizations achieve value for investments made in
research. Accrued benefits will enable managers to make decisions based on systematically collected and
analyzed data.