Economics Faculty

Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University

Syllabus
Research Methods
Dr. I Putu Sugiartha Sanjaya, S.E., M.Si., Akt., C.A.

Course description
The course focuses on the process of research. The course will learn
analysis of research problem and the use of the scientific method to solve
the problem. This encompasses the understanding and application of
appropriate research designs, research statistics, and use of the computer
for data analyses and report writing and presentation.
Lecturers are designed effectively for 14 lecturing sessions: 7 sessions
before mid term and the rest after mid term. Lecturing process will utilize
a student-centered learing method.

Course objectives
The students are expected to be able to:
1. To identify problem areas.
2. To solve the problem using the right method.
3. To use of statistical analysis.
4. To write and present research report.

Reading
Sekaran, U. and R. Bougie. 2013. Research Methods for Business: A Skill-
Building Approach, 6th edition, West Sussex: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Hartono, J. 2015. Metodologi Penelitian Bisnis: Salah Kaprah dan
Pengalaman-Pengalaman. Edisi 6. Yogyakarta: BPFE.
Other academic articles are as well as relevant cases.

Class Schedule
Week Topic Reading
1 Syllabus -

2 Introduction to research Ch. 1

The scientific approach and alternative Ch. 2
approachs to invetigation
3 The broad problem area and defining the Ch. 3
problem statement
4 The critical literature review Ch. 4
Theoretical framework and hypothesis Ch. 5
development
5 Elements of research design Ch. 6
Data collection methods: introduction and Ch. 7
interview
6 Data collection methods: observation Ch. 8
Data collection methods: questionnaires Ch. 9
 7 Measurement of variables: operational definition Ch. 11
Measurement: scaling, reliability, validity Ch. 12
Med Term Test
8 Sampling Ch. 13

9 Quantitative data analysis Ch. 14

Quantitative data analysis: hypothesis testing Ch. 15
10 Qualitative data analysis Ch. 16
The research report Ch. 17
11 Proposal presentation

12 Proposal presentation

13 Proposal presentation

14 Proposal presentation

Final Test

Class procedures
Students are required to attend lectures at least 75% of total lectures
held. Any violation against this rule may cause the ineligibility to get a
final grade.
Students are highly expected to contribute ideas, thoughts, experiences,
and arguments to the class discussion.

Assessments
1. Med-term examination 30%.
2. Quiz&Participation 10%.
3. Proposal presentation 30%
4. Proposal 30%.

Grading
A >= 85; A- >= 80; B+ >= 75; B >= 70; B- >= 65; C+ >=60; C >=
50; D >= 35, E <35