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Research Methodology & Applied Statistics (Theory)
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.
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24CEFE 703
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Research Methodology & Applied Statistics (Theory)
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CO93: Characterize various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling. CO94:Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research techniques CO95: Evaluate measurement & scaling techniques and quantitative data analysis CO96: Classify data for hypothesis testing procedures and report writing. CO97: Develop the knowledge of Data processing and Data analysis CO98: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction
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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 |
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
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
- Types of sampling, their advantages and disadvantages: Convenient sample, Random sample, Stratified sampling, Cluster sample, Purposive sampling, Snow ball sampling.
- Selection of adequate sample size
- Census and Sample survey
Steps in sampling design
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
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
Kumar, R. (2005) Research Methodology : A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
Kothari, C. R. (2015) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques 2nd Ed. New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
Ahuja, R. (2014). Research Methods. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
Suggested readings:
Kerlinger F. N. and Lee, H.B. (2000) Foundations of Behavioural Research 4th Ed. Harcourt College Publishers
Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
Best, J.W. (2016) Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
Chandra, S.S. and Sharma, R.K. (2004). Research in Education, Atlantis Publishers, New Delhi.
Reference Journals:
International Journal of Research & Methods in Education
International Journal of Social Research Methodology
International Review of Qualitative Research
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education
Qualitative Research Journal
Qualitative Health Research
e-Resources:
https://www.slideshare.net/jassayash/cr-kothari-research-methodologypdf
https://www.slideshare.net/Jigneshkariya/research-design-73573207
https://slideplayer.com/slide/12919727/
https://slideplayer.com/slide/5784787/
