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Research Methods in Tourism Studies 

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Duration

6 weeks

Total fee

900

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Research Methods in Tourism Studies
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Research Methods in Tourism Studies
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Highlights

  • Duration 6 weeks
  • Weekly study 4 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Research Methods in Tourism Studies
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Course details

Skills you will learn
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  • On this course you'll explore travel and tourism research methods and techniques.
  • You'll learn the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods, and explore data analysis and collection. You'll examine the current trends of tourism research, and ultimately write your own thesis or consultancy project.
  • Overall you'll come to understand the basic methods of academic research in relation to hospitality, whether you're a new learner or someone with professional experience of the travel and tourism sectors who wants to analyze their industry further.

Research Methods in Tourism Studies
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

How to Start a Good Research

Research Question and Research Objectives

Title Design

Literature Retrieval Method and Literature Databases

Information Collection and Academic Journals in Tourism

Literature Reading

Qualitative versus Quantitative Approach

Philosophical Bases of the Two Approaches

Differences between the Two Approaches

Be Aware of Your Own Research Views

Research Example: Social Tourism

Research Design I

Key Procedures in Qualitative Approach

Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

Case Study and Content Analysis

Using Coding and Themes in Qualitative Research

Using Conceptual Framework in Qualitative Research

Research Design II

Using Questionnaires in Quantitative Research

Using Experiment in Quantitative Research

Using Mixed Method

Emerging Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Research

Current Research Priorities

Multi-Level/Multiple Sources of Date Collection

Mixed Method and Interdisciplinary Research

Using Delphi Method in Research Design

Research Ethics

Journal Publication

Academic Ethics

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