Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
10 hours
Quantitative Research Methods and Contemporary Issues (C)
This online course will enable you to start planning towards your research proposal. You will be taken through the early stages in understanding how to execute your research project in construction.
You will also be specifically looking at the range of tools for collecting, validating, analysing data and also effective ways of presenting research outcomes. From this you will be able to justify your choice of research methodology and methods applied within it.
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Who is the course for?
This course is specifically designed for professionals and students who are involved with projects in the construction industry. It will be particularly useful to those who wish to update their research skills.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Who will you learn with?
Dr Abdussalam Shibani Associate Professor in Construction Management, PhD in Construction and Project Management, Course Director MSc Construction Management with BIM.
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