RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN HOME SCIENCE (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 612
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

1. Understand the use of random number tables for sampling

2. Apply the knowledge of data collection in collecting and analysing data

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to -

 

CO261:Plan the use random number tables for sampling.

CO262: Develop Questionnaire and conduct interview, FGDs etc. for research

CO263:Classify data on percentage basis and write report with tables and graphs

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Giving tasks, Field practical

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

  

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

 

  • Exercise in sampling, random number table.
  • Exercise in designing tools and their analysis:
  • Interview
  •  Questionnaire (mailed also)
  • Data collection process:
  • Conducting interviews
  •  FGDs
  • Case studies
  • Questionnaire
  • Data compilation on percentage basis and report writing with tables and graphs
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: 

 

  • 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:

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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