Research Methodology

Paper Code: 
NSS 502
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
3.00
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
Unit I: 
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
Unit II: 
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, NSSial sciences

9.00
Unit III: 
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
Unit IV: 
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
Unit V: 
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

Essential Readings: 

· 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: 
2020-21
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