RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Paper Code: 
NSS 502
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To introduce the students to the basics of good research
  • To understand the types, tools and methods of research
  • To develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments, data processing and analysis
9.00

Research- Meaning, purpose and approaches

  • Exploration, Description, Explanation
  • Scientific method and research
  • Research Designs –Experimental and Observational
  • Quantitative and Qualitative approaches

Conceptualization and Measurement - Variables, concepts and measurement, levels of measurement, units of analysis 

9.00

The Research Process

  • Defining the problem, objectives, hypotheses
  • Review of related literature and originality in writing 
  • Planning the research
  • Subjects context and ethics
  • Methodology and tools
  • Citation formats: in medical sciences, social sciences
9.00

Sampling and Sampling Design            

Types of sampling, their advantages and disadvantages: Convenient sample, Random sample    Stratified sampling, Cluster sample, Purposive sampling, Snow ball sampling.                                                                                                                                                                           Selection of adequate sample size                                                                                                               Census and Sample survey                                                                                                           Steps in sampling design

           

9.00

Methods for collecting primary and secondary data

Methods of collecting primary data

·         Questionnaire

·         Schedules

·         Interview

  • Case-study
  • Experimentation method

 

Methods of collecting secondary data

  • Sources of secondary data

Precautions while using secondary data

 

 

 

9.00

Data processing and Data analysis

  • Editing and coding the data,
  • Organization of data- Classification, meaning and objectives, types of classification
  • Formation of discrete and continuous frequency distribution
  • Tabulation – Role, parts of a table, general rules of tabulation, types of tables.
  • Graphical presentation of the data – line, pie and bar graphs
  • Report writing
References: 

Kumar, R. (2005) Research Methodology : A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Sage  Publications, New Delhi.

· Kerlinger F. N. and Lee, H.B. (2000) Foundations of Behavioural Research 4th

 Ed. Harcourt College Publishers

· Kothari, C. R. (2008) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques 2nd  Ed. New Age International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

· Black, J.A. & Champion, D. J. ( 1976) Methods and Issues in Social Research. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

 

 

Academic Session: 
2015-16
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