Research Methodology and Applied Statistics (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DHCT715
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

1. Understand the meaning, purpose, approaches and procedure of research.

2. Analyze sampling designs and methods of collecting primary data and secondary data

3. Create research report by performing data processing and analysis.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DHC715

Research Methodology and Applied Statistics

(Theory)

CO291: Appraise the various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling.

CO292: Explain research design, variables and hypothesis

CO293:Appraise various sampling methods and determination of sampling size

CO294:Explain the research techniques used for data collection

CO295:Elaborate processing & analysis of data and report writing.

CO296:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Team teaching

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Research- Meaning, purpose and approaches
  • Types of Research
  • Scientific method and research- Tool, technique, method, methodology
  • Research Designs – Exploratory, descriptive and diagnostic and experimental
  • Meaning, need, features of good research design, concept related to research design
  • Variables- Types and relationship
12.00
Unit II: 
The Research Process
  • Defining the problem, research questions, objectives, hypotheses
  • Review of related literature and originality in writing 
  • Planning the research 
  •  Subjects context and ethics
  • Methodology and tools
  • Citation formats: in medical sciences, social sciences 
12.00
Unit III: 
Sampling and Sampling Design
  • Types of sampling, their advantages and disadvantages: Convenient sample, Random sample, Stratified sampling, Cluster sample, Purposive sampling, Snowball sampling .   
  • Selection of adequate sample size Census and Sample survey      
  • Steps in sampling  design                                                                             
12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of collecting primary data and secondary data
  • Methods of collecting primary data
  • Questionnaire
  • Schedules
  • Interview
  • Case-study
  • Experimentation method
  • Method of collecting secondary data
  • Sources of secondary data
  • Precautions while using secondary data
12.00
Unit V: 
Data processing and Data analysis
  • Editing and coding the data,
  • Organization of data- Classification, meaning and objectives, types of classification
  • Formation of discrete and continuous frequency distribution
  • Tabulation – Role, parts of a table, general rules of tabulation, types of tables.
  • Report writing- significance, steps, layout of the report, types of report
  • The elements of research project
Essential Readings: 
  1. Kumar, R.  (2005) Research Methodology : A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
  2. Kothari, C. R. (2015) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques 2nd Ed. New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
  3. Ahuja, R. (2014). Research Methods. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
References: 
  1. Kerlinger F. N. and Lee, H.B. (2000) Foundations of Behavioural Research 4th Ed. Harcourt College Publishers
  2. Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  3. Best, J.W. (2016) Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
  4. Chandra, S.S. and Sharma, R.K. (2004). Research in Education, Atlantis Publishers, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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