RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN HOME SCIENCE (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 611
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
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

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

CO257:Characterize various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling.

CO258:Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research techniques

CO259: Evaluate measurement & scaling techniques and quantitative data analysis

CO260: Classify data for hypothesis testing procedures and report writing.

 

 

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
• 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
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
 
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
 
References: 
E resources
• Journal
• International Journal of Social Research Methodology 
• Qualitative Research in Education
• AATCC Journal of Research
• Methodology-European Journal of Research Methods for The Behavioral and Social Sciences
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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