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
Meaning and definition of research
Methodology, Method and Technique
Process of conduction research, types of research
Approaches to research :Positivist, Interpretive and critical :basic assumptions
9.00
Unit II:
Planning of research
Research design :Purpose of research and time dimensions based research design :explorative , Descriptive and explanatory , cross sectional and longitudinal research studies
Sampling techniques: census and sampling methods, probability and non probability sampling procedures
Sample size determination.
9.00
Unit III:
Understanding theories : Components and connections
Theory : meaning and definition
Concept : Real, nominal and operational definitions
Variables: types and relationship
Hypothesis: criteria of construction types
Deductive and Inductive processes of theory construction
9.00
Unit IV:
Data collection techniques:
Questionnaire
Schedule
Interview
Observations
Case study
Content analysis
9.00
Unit V:
Data processing and Data analysis
Classification and tabulation
Report writing
The elements of research project
Essential Readings:
Kothari , C.R.( Second Edition): Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wishwa Publication, New Delhi.
References:
Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000): Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
Batnagar, G.L.(1990): Research Methods and Measurements in Behavioural and Social Sciences, Agri. Cole Publishing Academy, New Delhi.
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.
