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Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1848, is one of Germany’s oldest private institutions of higher education. With its roots in the Fresenius Chemical Laboratory, it combines tradition with modern academic standards. The university offers a wide range of practice-oriented bachelor’s and master’s programs in business, media, health, and social sciences, as well as design and technology. Headquartered in Idstein, Fresenius University operates campuses in major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and New York, promoting international exchange and career-ready education. Accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, the institution emphasizes close ties to industry and real-world learning. Its str...
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the three primary types of research—exploratory, descriptive, and explanatory.
  • Describe the importance of research design in ensuring valid and reliable scientific conclusions.
  • Classify different research methods based on their suitability for qualitative or quantitative studies.
  • Compare the characteristics and applications of inductive and deductive reasoning in hypothesis development.
  • Evaluate the internal and external validity of a given research study, identifying potential biases.
  • Summarize the key principles of ethical scientific conduct, including proper citation.
  • Distinguish between research design, methodology, and method with examples.
  • Recognize the role of reflexivity in qualitative research and how it enhances the credibility of interpretations.
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