RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
HFN 123
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Objectives
This course will enable students to:
To know the significance of research methodology in Home Science.
To understand the types, tools and methods of research and develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments appropriate to the research design
5.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to research methodology:
i. Meaning and definition of research 
ii. Methodology, Method and Technique 
iii. Process of conduction research, types of research 
iv. Approaches to research :Positivist, Interpretive and critical :basic assumptions 
6.00
Unit II: 
Planning of research
i. Research design :Purpose of research and time dimensions based research design :explorative , Descriptive and explanatory , cross sectional and longitudinal research studies
ii. Sampling techniques: census and sampling methods, probability and non probability sampling procedures 
iii. Sample size determination.
8.00
Unit III: 
Understanding theories : Components and connections
i. Theory : meaning and definition 
ii. Concept : Real, nominal and operational definitions
iii. Variables: types and relationship 
iv. Hypothesis: criteria of construction types
v. Deductive and Inductive processes of theory construction
6.00
Unit IV: 
Data collection techniques:
i. Questionnaire
ii. Schedule 
iii. Interview
iv. Observations
v. Case study
vi. Content analysis
5.00
Unit V: 
Data processing and Data analysis
i. Classification and tabulation
ii. Report writing
iii. The elements of research project 
Essential Readings: 

Kothari , C.R.( Second Edition): Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wishwa Publication, New Delhi.

References: 
1. Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
2. Batnagar, G.L.(1990): Research Methods and Measurements in Behavioural and Social Sciences, Agri. Cole Publishing Academy, New Delhi.
3. Dwivedi, R.s.(1997): Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences, Macmillan India, Delhi.
4. Agarwal, J.C.: Educationl Research- An Introduction, Arya Book Depot, New Delhi.
5. Best, J.W.: Research in Education, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
6. Chadra, S.S. and Sharma, R.K.: Research in Education, Atlantis Publishers, New Delhi. 
 
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