Research Methodology in Home Science

Paper Code: 
CHSC 611
Credits: 
4
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.

 

 

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

 

 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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