Pre-PhD Certificate Programme on Mixed-Method Survey Research for 3 months
PRE-PhD CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME Mixed-Method Survey Research Building Research Competence for Doctoral Study 1. Programme Overview: Successful doctoral research requires more than theoretical knowledge of research methodology. A prospective PhD scholar must develop the ability to identify research problems, explore research variables, develop appropriate research instruments, collect and analyse data, interpret findings, and communicate research outcomes systematically. The Pre-PhD Certificate Programme in Mixed-Method Survey Research is designed to develop these essential research competencies before entering, and during the initial stages of, doctoral study. The programme introduces participants to the systematic integration of quantitative survey methods and qualitative inquiry , enabling them to understand research problems from both numerical and contextual perspectives. The emphasis will be on learning by doing , with a strong focus on practical research skills and their applicat...