A two-day training workshop on “Research Methods in Social Sciences” was organized by the Department of Sociology at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. The workshop took place in the video conference hall of NTC.
The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Coordinator of the Department of Sociology, warmly welcomed the esteemed resource persons and distinguished academicians. The primary objective of the workshop was to enhance participants’ understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches in the social sciences. It aimed to strengthen their research capabilities, with a particular focus on research philosophies, methodological tools, research design, and data analysis techniques.

The workshop was structured into two modules: one on quantitative research and the other on qualitative research. On the first day, participants engaged in sessions centred on quantitative research, while the second day was dedicated to qualitative research. These sessions explored both research paradigms in depth. Participants were introduced to various types of research and engaged in discussions about the philosophical underpinnings of social research. Interactive dialogues encouraged participants to reflect on their own research interests and highlighted the significance of robust research methods in the social sciences. Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSS&H), served as the chief guest during the closing ceremony. The resource persons for the training included:

1. Prof. Dr. Hazir Ullah, Director, School of Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University

2. Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat

3. Dr. Raza Ullah, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Rawalpindi Women University