RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (THEORY)

Introduction to research methodology:

1. Meaning and definition of research
2. Methodology, Method and Technique
3. Process of conduction research, types of research
4. Approaches to research :Positivist, Interpretive and critical :basic assumptions

Planning of research

1. Research design :Purpose of research and time dimensions based research design :explorative , Descriptive and explanatory , cross sectional and longitudinal research studies
2. Sampling techniques: census and sampling methods, probability and non probability sampling procedures
3. Sample size determination.

Understanding theories : Components and connections

1. Theory : meaning and definition
2. Concept : Real, nominal and operational definitions
3. Variables: types and relationship
4. Hypothesis: criteria of construction types
5. Deductive and Inductive processes of theory construction

Data collection techniques:

1. Questionnaire
2. Schedule
3. Interview
4. Observations
5. Case study
6. Content analysis

Data processing and Data analysis

1. Classification and tabulation
2. Report writing
3. The elements of research project