This 'Research Methods' module is one component of the intensive preparatory training sanctioned by the Ethiopian universities. The module is designing with the aim of imparting the basic concepts, principles and processes of research methods. The compilers of this introductory 'Research Methods' module are aware that the entire content may not be fully suited to all fields of specialization nor to the educational background of all students. However, the compilers have made an effort to make this module generic enough that all prospective graduate students will take away some concepts that...