- Variables: Independent and dependent variables, qualitative and quantitative variables, discrete and continuous variables, confounding variables, methods of controlling variables. Measurement of variables.
- Sampling: Meaning, Characteristics of a good sample design, steps in sampling design, types, advantages
- Techniques of Data Collection:
- Primary data; Questionnaire, Schedules, Interview observation & other methods
Secondary data: Reliability, suitability & Adequacy of data.
- Processing and Analysis of Data: Processing Operations: Editing, coding, classification and tabulation of data, Elements of Data Analysis, Role of statistics in Data Analysis. Statistical Tables
- Report writing: Types, Format of writing the report