The research process. Knowledge generation: inductive versus deductive approaches to research. Qualitative research methods: Participative inquiry, in-depth interviews, focus groups, case studies. Delphi method. Grounded theory. Review of basic statistical methods. Quantitative approaches to data collection: Sample designs. Questionnaire development, design and administration. Data entry and analysis using SPSS. Elements of scientific and technical writing. Farming Systems Research tools and Participatory approaches.
