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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN HOME SCIENCE
Paper Code:
CHSC 611
Credits:
04
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To introduce the students to the basics of good research in the field of Home Science.
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Research- Meaning, purpose and approaches
- Exploration, Description, Explanation
- Scientific method and research
- Research Designs –Experimental and Observational
- Quantitative and Qualitative approaches
- Conceptualization and Measurement
- Variables, concepts and measurement
- Levels of measurement
- Units of analysis
12.00
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
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
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
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
Essential Readings:
- Kumar, R. (2005) Research Methodology : A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
- Kerlinger F. N. and Lee, H.B. (2000) Foundations of Behavioural Research 4th Ed. Harcourt College Publishers
- Kothari, C. R. (2008) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques 2nd Ed. New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
- Black, J.A. & Champion, D. J. ( 1976) Methods and Issues in Social Research. New York: John Wiley
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