AF3124: Introduction to Research

Research is a careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method. In research you try and learn something by performing an experiment, usually when there is a problem that necessitate a solution. The role of statistics in research is to function as a tool in designing research, analyzing its data and drawing conclusions therefrom.

In this module, you will learn how to generate research projects from a problem, methods of data collection and analyse collected data statistically to generate results/information necessary to guide the process of problem solving