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Course outline for the course Research methods in Animal science
Course code AnSc 3073 Course ECTS 3 Academic Year: 2012 E.C (2023) Semester: II
Instructor: Nigussu Fekade (PhD in Tropical Animal production)
Contact Information: E-mail: ngusufekade@gmail.com, Phone call +2510924621798
Course Description
Research methods in animal science designed to cover major topics in:
Definition of Research, defining research problems, identifying and Prioritizing Research
Needs, Principles of Research, Steps in Scientific Research, Types of Research, Sampling and
data collection Methods • Purposes of writing Proposal, General Components of a Research
Proposal and scientific papers like Introductory Section, Review of Related Literature,
Materials and Methods, Work plan and Budget, Bibliography/Literature Citations, Data
analysis and presentations, introduction of software like SPSS and SAS, Discussion on sample
proposals and papers
Course Objectives
After completion of this course, the students are able:
Acquaint themselves with the knowledge and skills of identifying, designing and planning of
research
Compare and contrast among different types of research
Identify and define different types of research
Identify, define and prioritize researchable problems
Describe the sampling techniques, methods of data collection in descriptive type research
Develop research proposal and write different scientific papers such as seminar and the like
Acquaint themselves with highlights of livestock and carry out guided research in the area
animal
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1. Concepts of Scientific research
1.2. Purpose of researching
1.3. What is research
1.4. Research and scientific methods
1.4.1. Knowledge and its sources
1.4.1.1. Authority 1.4.1.2. Tradition A Practical Guide to Research Methods.
1.4.1.3. Experience 1.4.1.4. Reasoning 1.4.1.4.1. Deductive reasoning 1.4.1.4.2. Inductive
reasoning
1.4.1.5. Scientific methods
1.5. History of Agricultural research in Ethiopia
1.6. Types of research
1.6.1. Basic vs. applied research
1.6.2. Quantitative vs. Qualitative research
1.6.3. Conceptual vs. empirical research
2
1.6.4. Adaptive research
1.6.5. Descriptive research
Chapter 2: Defining Research Problems
2.1. What is the research problem? 2.2. Selection of research problem 2.3. Techniques in
selecting a research problem
2.3.1. What is our research? 2.3.2. Why do we want to do research? 2.3.3. Who will be our
participants/ respondents? 2.3.4. Where are we going to conduct our research? 2.3.5. When
are we going to do our research?
Chapter 3: Developing a Research Proposal
3.1. The purpose of proposals 3.2. Structuring a research proposal 3.3. Reasons why research
proposals fail.
Chapter 4: Methods of Research
4.1. Descriptive types of research and Experimental type of research
4.1.1. Survey
4.1.1.1. Exploratory (Informal) survey
4.1.1.2. Diagnostic (Formal) survey
4.1.2. Methods of data collection in survey work
4.2. Experimental research
4.2.1. Types experiments
Chapter 5: Sampling Techniques
5.1. Census and sample survey
5.2. The need for sampling
5.3. Steps in sampling design
Chapter 6: Methodologies in Livestock Production Research
6.1. Animal production and breeding research
6.2. Feeds and feeding research
6.3. Animal health research
Chapter 7: Scientific Report Writing
7.1. Need of scientific paper
7.2. Scientific report writing/ article to published
7.3. Parts of scientific report/ publication
7.4. Content of Seminar paper
7.5. Content of research project proposal
Mode of Assessment
Continuous assessment (quizzes and assignments) >=50%; Final examination <=50%
3
Grading System:
[90-100] A+ [85-90) A [80-85) A- [75-80) B+ [70-75) B [65-70) B- [60-65) C+ [50-60) C [45-50)
C- [40-45) D [30-40) Fx [<30) F
References
1. Desta Hamito (2001). Research methods in forestry principles and practices with
particular reference to Ethiopia. Alemaya University, Ethiopia
2. John W. Best James V. Khan (2003). Research in education. (7th edition). New Delhi:
Prentice- Hall of India
3. Koul,L. (19984). Methodology of education research (2nd Ed). New Delhi: Vikas
publishing house
4. Merriam, J.B. (1998). Qualitative research and case study application in education.
California: Jossey- Bass Inc.
5. Catherine, D., 2007. A Practical Guide to Research Methods. A User Friendly for
Mastering Research Techniques and Projects. Third edition. How to Content, UK.
6. Kothari, C.R., 2004. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. Second revised
edition. New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
7. MLA, 2009. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th edition. Affilitated
East-West Press Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
8. Roger S. and V. Jupp, 2006. Data Collection and Analysis. Second edition. SAGE
Publications, London.
9. Tony Tripodi, 2008. Determining Sample Size: Balancing Power, Precision, and
Practicality. Oxford University Press, UK.
10. Samy Tayie, 2005. Research Methods and Writing Research Proposals. Centre for
Advancement of postgraduate studies and Research, Cairo University.
11. 5669. Sue, G., 2008. Business Research Methods. Ventus Publishing APS.

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research in Animal sciences.doc

  • 1. 1 Course outline for the course Research methods in Animal science Course code AnSc 3073 Course ECTS 3 Academic Year: 2012 E.C (2023) Semester: II Instructor: Nigussu Fekade (PhD in Tropical Animal production) Contact Information: E-mail: ngusufekade@gmail.com, Phone call +2510924621798 Course Description Research methods in animal science designed to cover major topics in: Definition of Research, defining research problems, identifying and Prioritizing Research Needs, Principles of Research, Steps in Scientific Research, Types of Research, Sampling and data collection Methods • Purposes of writing Proposal, General Components of a Research Proposal and scientific papers like Introductory Section, Review of Related Literature, Materials and Methods, Work plan and Budget, Bibliography/Literature Citations, Data analysis and presentations, introduction of software like SPSS and SAS, Discussion on sample proposals and papers Course Objectives After completion of this course, the students are able: Acquaint themselves with the knowledge and skills of identifying, designing and planning of research Compare and contrast among different types of research Identify and define different types of research Identify, define and prioritize researchable problems Describe the sampling techniques, methods of data collection in descriptive type research Develop research proposal and write different scientific papers such as seminar and the like Acquaint themselves with highlights of livestock and carry out guided research in the area animal Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. Concepts of Scientific research 1.2. Purpose of researching 1.3. What is research 1.4. Research and scientific methods 1.4.1. Knowledge and its sources 1.4.1.1. Authority 1.4.1.2. Tradition A Practical Guide to Research Methods. 1.4.1.3. Experience 1.4.1.4. Reasoning 1.4.1.4.1. Deductive reasoning 1.4.1.4.2. Inductive reasoning 1.4.1.5. Scientific methods 1.5. History of Agricultural research in Ethiopia 1.6. Types of research 1.6.1. Basic vs. applied research 1.6.2. Quantitative vs. Qualitative research 1.6.3. Conceptual vs. empirical research
  • 2. 2 1.6.4. Adaptive research 1.6.5. Descriptive research Chapter 2: Defining Research Problems 2.1. What is the research problem? 2.2. Selection of research problem 2.3. Techniques in selecting a research problem 2.3.1. What is our research? 2.3.2. Why do we want to do research? 2.3.3. Who will be our participants/ respondents? 2.3.4. Where are we going to conduct our research? 2.3.5. When are we going to do our research? Chapter 3: Developing a Research Proposal 3.1. The purpose of proposals 3.2. Structuring a research proposal 3.3. Reasons why research proposals fail. Chapter 4: Methods of Research 4.1. Descriptive types of research and Experimental type of research 4.1.1. Survey 4.1.1.1. Exploratory (Informal) survey 4.1.1.2. Diagnostic (Formal) survey 4.1.2. Methods of data collection in survey work 4.2. Experimental research 4.2.1. Types experiments Chapter 5: Sampling Techniques 5.1. Census and sample survey 5.2. The need for sampling 5.3. Steps in sampling design Chapter 6: Methodologies in Livestock Production Research 6.1. Animal production and breeding research 6.2. Feeds and feeding research 6.3. Animal health research Chapter 7: Scientific Report Writing 7.1. Need of scientific paper 7.2. Scientific report writing/ article to published 7.3. Parts of scientific report/ publication 7.4. Content of Seminar paper 7.5. Content of research project proposal Mode of Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes and assignments) >=50%; Final examination <=50%
  • 3. 3 Grading System: [90-100] A+ [85-90) A [80-85) A- [75-80) B+ [70-75) B [65-70) B- [60-65) C+ [50-60) C [45-50) C- [40-45) D [30-40) Fx [<30) F References 1. Desta Hamito (2001). Research methods in forestry principles and practices with particular reference to Ethiopia. Alemaya University, Ethiopia 2. John W. Best James V. Khan (2003). Research in education. (7th edition). New Delhi: Prentice- Hall of India 3. Koul,L. (19984). Methodology of education research (2nd Ed). New Delhi: Vikas publishing house 4. Merriam, J.B. (1998). Qualitative research and case study application in education. California: Jossey- Bass Inc. 5. Catherine, D., 2007. A Practical Guide to Research Methods. A User Friendly for Mastering Research Techniques and Projects. Third edition. How to Content, UK. 6. Kothari, C.R., 2004. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. Second revised edition. New Age International Publishers, New Delhi. 7. MLA, 2009. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th edition. Affilitated East-West Press Pvt Ltd, New Delhi. 8. Roger S. and V. Jupp, 2006. Data Collection and Analysis. Second edition. SAGE Publications, London. 9. Tony Tripodi, 2008. Determining Sample Size: Balancing Power, Precision, and Practicality. Oxford University Press, UK. 10. Samy Tayie, 2005. Research Methods and Writing Research Proposals. Centre for Advancement of postgraduate studies and Research, Cairo University. 11. 5669. Sue, G., 2008. Business Research Methods. Ventus Publishing APS.