Research Methodology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
HFN 123
Credits: 
3
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

Course outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

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COFN6: Characterisethe spoilage microorganisms and respective food borne illness caused by them.

COFN7: Select and evaluate the microbiological quality control programmes necessary in food production

COFN8: Classify the various food preservation techniques.

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

 

 

 

  
 

 

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

  1. Classification and tabulation
  2. Report writing
  3. 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.
     
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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