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Research Skills Development

Quantitative Research Dissertation Workshop Series

A practical, step-by-step programme for business and management students who want to move from a research idea to a well-aligned quantitative dissertation.

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Programme Overview

Build the dissertation step by step

The series focuses on practical development rather than isolated theory. Participants work progressively on the research problem, literature, methodology, quantitative analysis, findings, conclusions and final alignment.

01

Learn the logic

Understand why each research decision is made and how each part of the dissertation connects.

02

Apply the method

Use guided examples, templates and structured activities to turn research concepts into practical work.

03

Develop your own study

Leave each workshop with a concrete research output that can be improved with supervisor guidance.

Problem→ Questions→ Objectives→ Literature→ Methodology→ Analysis→ Findings→ Conclusion
Workshop Structure

16 workshops across six stages, over three months

Duration: The full 16-workshop series runs over three months. It can be offered as one complete programme, while selected workshops may also be conducted separately for students who need focused support.
1

Understanding and Planning Research

Build the foundation before beginning dissertation writing. Month 1

01

Understanding Quantitative Business Research

Research logic, types of research and the research process
02

From Business Problem to Researchable Topic

Topic selection, feasibility, variables, population and dissertation spine
2

Developing Chapter One

Turn a broad research idea into a clear and aligned study direction. Month 1

03

Developing a Strong Research Title and Introduction

Title structure, variables, population, context and opening introduction
04

Writing the Background of the Study

Broad-to-specific logic, evidence and movement towards the research problem
05

Developing and Writing the Research Problem

Evidence, unresolved issues and an academically defensible problem statement
06

Research Questions, Objectives, Gap and Chapter Alignment

One-to-one alignment from the problem to objectives, plus significance, scope and chapter completion
3

Writing the Literature Review

Develop a literature review that builds an academic argument rather than a list of summaries. Month 2

07

Finding, Selecting and Reviewing Academic Literature

Keywords, database searches, source screening, and conceptual, theoretical and empirical review writing
08

Critical Literature Review and Research Gap

Comparison, synthesis, contradictions, limitations and gap identification
09

Conceptual Framework and Hypothesis Development

Variables, relationships, framework presentation and hypothesis writing
4

Developing the Research Methodology

Design a method that can produce evidence capable of answering the research objectives. Month 2

10

Designing the Quantitative Research Methodology

Research philosophy, approach, design, strategy and time horizon
11

Population, Sampling and Sample Size

Unit of analysis, sampling frame, sampling techniques and sample-size decisions
12

Questionnaire Design, Ethics and Finalising Methodology

Operationalisation, measurement scales, pilot study, reliability, validity, ethics and chapter completion
5

Data Analysis and Findings

Choose and interpret analysis techniques according to the research objectives. Month 3

13

Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis

Data cleaning, descriptive statistics, correlation, regression and hypothesis testing
14

Writing and Interpreting Chapter Four

Presenting results, hypothesis summary and objective-based interpretation
6

Completing the Dissertation

Move from individual findings to defensible conclusions and an aligned final dissertation. Month 3

15

Conclusions, Contributions and Recommendations

Summary of findings, conclusions, contributions, implications, limitations and future research
16

Final Dissertation Alignment and Research Clinic

Whole-thesis review from title and problem to analysis, conclusion and final presentation
Learning Outcomes

What participants should be able to do

The programme is designed around completion of research tasks, not simply attendance.

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Define a researchable business problemMove from a practical issue to a focused quantitative research direction.
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Develop aligned questions and objectivesEnsure each objective can be answered using appropriate evidence and analysis.
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Conduct a structured literature reviewSearch, select, compare and synthesise credible academic literature.
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Develop a conceptual frameworkIdentify variables, proposed relationships and suitable hypotheses.
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Design the methodologyMake defensible decisions about design, sampling, measurement and data collection.
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Plan and perform quantitative analysisMatch statistical techniques to research objectives and interpret results correctly.
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Write findings and conclusionsPresent evidence clearly and build conclusions that answer the original research problem.
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Review whole-dissertation alignmentCheck consistency across title, problem, literature, methodology, findings and conclusions.
Who Should Attend?

Designed for students conducting quantitative business research

Suitable for students who need a structured pathway from proposal development to final dissertation writing.

Suitable for

  • Undergraduate business and management students
  • Master's students completing quantitative dissertations
  • Students in HRM, marketing, management, hospitality, banking, logistics and related fields
  • Students preparing a research proposal
  • Students who need support with quantitative data analysis and interpretation
  • Students preparing for final dissertation review or viva/presentation
How the Workshops Work

Practical, guided and output-based

1. Explain Clarify the research concept in practical business language.
2. Demonstrate Show how the concept is applied using worked business research examples.
3. Apply Participants complete a structured activity using their own research topic.
4. Review Use checklists and alignment questions to identify what needs correction.
Frequently Asked Questions

Programme information

Do I have to attend all 16 workshops?

No. The full series provides the strongest learning pathway, but selected workshops can also be offered separately for students who need support in a particular area.

Is this programme only for undergraduate students?

No. It is suitable for undergraduate and master's students conducting quantitative research in business and management-related disciplines.

Is the programme only about statistics?

No. Quantitative analysis is one part of the programme. The series covers the complete research process, including the problem, objectives, literature review, methodology, measurement, analysis, findings and conclusions.

Can I work on my own research topic during the workshops?

Yes. The workshops are designed to help participants apply each concept to their own research wherever possible.

Does the programme replace university or supervisor requirements?

No. Participants should always follow the dissertation format, ethical requirements and specific instructions issued by their own university and supervisor.

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