Research Methodology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24HCT222
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. Understand the significance of research methodology in Home Science.
  2. Understand the types, tools and methods of research.
  3. Develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments appropriate to the research design.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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24HCT 222

 

 

 

Research Methodology

 

COCT41: Outline the various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling.

COCT42: Explain research design, variables and hypothesis used in research

COCT43: Assess and analyse sampling design and sample size determination

COCT44: Analyse the data collection techniques

COCT45: Develop skills of data preparation process and report writing

COCT46: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos, group discussion

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Quiz, Poster Presentations,

Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects,

Open Book Test, Semester End Examination, discussion, demonstration

 

 

 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Research methodology:                                                                                             

  • Introduction to research methodology:
  • Meaning and definition of research
  • Methodology, Method and Technique
  • Process of conduction research,
  • Types of research

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Research design

  • meaning, need,               
  •  features of good research design,
  • concepts related to research design
  • types of research design- in case of exploratory research studies, in case of   descriptive &      diagnostic research studies, in experimental designs

 

  • Variables: types and relationship
  • Hypothesis: meaning, characteristics of hypothesis, types, criteria for the construction of good hypothesis

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Sampling

  • Design of Sample Surveys
  • Sample design and its steps
  • sampling & non sampling errors
  • census Vs sampling survey
  • Sampling design -  probability and non-probability
  • Sample size determination.
  • Measurement & scaling- nominal, ordinal, interval & ratio scale
  • Goodness of measurement scales
  • Sources of error in measurement                                         

 

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Data collection techniques:                                                               

  • Questionnaire
  • Schedule
  • Interview
  • Observations
  • Case study
  • Content analysis
  • Focused group discussion

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Data processing and Data analysis

  • Data preparation process- questionnaire checking, editing, coding, classification and  tabulation, graphical presentation, data cleaning & data adjusting
  • Report writing- significance, steps, layout of the report, types of report
  • The elements of research project

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Kumar, R.  (2005) Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications, New Delhi.
  2. Kothari, C. R. (2015) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques 2nd Ed. New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
  3. Ahuja, R. (2014). Research Methods. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.

 

References: 
  1. Kerlinger F. N. and Lee, H.B. (2000) Foundations of Behavioural Research 4th Ed. Harcourt College Publishers
  2. Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  3. Best, J.W. (2016) Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
  4. Chandra, S.S. and Sharma, R.K. (2004). Research in Education, Atlantis Publishers, New Delhi.

REFERENCE JOURNALS:

  1. International Journal of Research & Methods in Education
  2. International Journal of Social Research Methodology
  3. International Review of Qualitative Research
  4. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 
  5. Qualitative Research Journal
  6. Qualitative Health Research

e-Resources:

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/jassayash/cr-kothari-research-methodologypdf
  2. https://www.slideshare.net/Jigneshkariya/research-design-73573207
  3. https://slideplayer.com/slide/12919727/
  4. https://slideplayer.com/slide/5784787/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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