Research Methodology & Applied Statistics (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CEFE703
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Course Objectives (COs):

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

 

 

24CEFE

 703

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Methodology & Applied Statistics

 (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

   

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

 

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, Snow ball 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: 

·    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

References: 

 

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

 

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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