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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (THEORY)
Paper Code:
HFN 123
Credits:
03
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
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
9.00
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
9.00
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.
9.00
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
9.00
Unit IV:
Data collection techniques:
i. Questionnaire
ii. Schedule
iii. Interview
iv. Observations
v. Case study
vi. Content analysis
9.00
Unit V:
Data processing and Data analysis
i. Classification and tabulation
ii. Report writing
iii. The elements of research project
Essential Readings:
1. 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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