RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25HHD222
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to :

  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: 

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25HHD 222

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(THEORY)

 

 

 

 

COFN/COHD 47: Outline the various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process, research designs and sampling.

COFN/COHD 48: Explain research design, variables and hypothesis COFN/COHD 49: Apply different sampling methods to real world

COFN/COHD 50: Compare qualitative and quantitative research techniques

COFN/COHD 51: Analyse data for hypothesis testing procedures and report writing.

COFN/COHD 52: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approaches in Teaching:  Interactive Lectures, Brain storming sessions, Power Point Presentation, Discussion on Planning the research , Methodology and tools Data reduction, analysis assignments, quiz, MCQs, Preparing a list of references 71 and representation

 

Learning activities for the Students:

Presentation on research approaches and research designs,Self learning assignments, field practicals.

Quiz. PPT, Group projects, assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • 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
  • 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
  • Focussed 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: 
  • Kothari , C.R.(2015):  Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques .(Third Edition) New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Batnagar, G.L.(1990): Research Methods and Measurements in Behavioural and Social Sciences, Agri.ColePublishingAcademy, New Delhi.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS::

  • Ahuja, R. (2014). Research Methods. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
  • Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  • Dwivedi, R.S.(1997): Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences, Macmillan India, Delhi.
  • Agarwal, J.C.: Educationl Research- An Introduction, Arya Book Depot, New Delhi.
  • Best, J.W.: Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
  • Chadra, S.S. and Sharma, R.K.: Research in Education, Atlantis Publishers, New Delhi.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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