Course code InfT5029
Credit points 3
Research Methodology I
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation19.01.2016
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developers
Ivars Mozga
Dr. sc. ing.
Irina Arhipova
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Student gets introduced in types of research, course gives the impression about the hallmarks of scientific research, dealt with issues of researcher ethics code, education and research system in Latvia, research publishers and research papers databases in Latvia and abroad. The course focuses on issues of analysis and aggregation of scientific materials as well on issues related to international research cooperation and research report development.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge: is able to show the depth or extends knowledge and understanding of the types of research, and which provides the basis for applied research and fundamental research; is able to apply knowledge of IT research related to the cross discipline fields.
• Skills: is able to independently use the theory, methods and problem-solving skills to carry out research activities in the IT process evaluation, using research methodology knowledge. Is able to forcefully explain and discuss about the type of research, experimental design and risk analysis for the particular IT problem at study.
• Competence: is able to independently formulate and critically analyze the IT industry complex research and professional problems. Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, as well to contribute to the creation of new knowledge, research methods of operation, development, and demonstrate understanding of ethical responsibility for the results of scientific or professional activity.
Compulsory reading
1. GTAG 1: Information Technology Risk and Controls. 2nd Edition [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.theiia.org/bookstore/downloads/freetomembers/0_1006.dl_gtag1%202nded.pdf [skatīts 19.01.2016].
2. Husse J., Hussey R. Business research. A practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students. London: Macmillan Press ltd., 1997. 357 p.
3. Mikkelsen B. Methods for development work and research. A new guide for practitioners. New Delhi: Sage Publication Ltd., 2005. 373 p.
4. Vaishnavi V.K., Kuechler W. Design science research methods and patterns: innovating information and communication technology. New York: Taylor & Francis Group, 2008. 226 p.
Further reading
1. Graeser V., Willcocks L., Pisanias N. Developing the IT scorecard: a detailed route map to IT evaluation and performance measurement through the investment life-cycle. London: Business Intelligence, 1998. 396 p.
2. Sekaran U. Research methods for business: a skill-building approach. London: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992. 426 p.
3. Jordan E., Silcock L. Beating IT Risks. London: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005. 278 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. A List of Computer Science Journals (ISI Indexed) Pieejams: http://www.scribd.com/doc/31428476/A-List-of-Computer-Science-Journals-ISI-Indexed
2. Computer Science Journals. Pieejams: http://dblp.uni-trier.de/db/journals