Social Research Methods

Paper Code: 
SOC 302
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

  1. To provide an understanding of the nature of social phenomena, the issues involved in social research and the ways and means of understanding and studying social reality.
  2. To provide exposure to fundamentals of research methods and techniques.
  3. To introduce certain philosophical ideas underlying the different methodologies in social sciences.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC301

Social Research Methods

CO25:  Develop ability to deal with qualitative research in sociology.

CO26: Develop understanding of research methods as a means of understanding social reality.

CO27:Discuss the techniques of data collection.

CO28: Describe the process of formulation of hypothesis and sampling.

 

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation,  Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
  • The Scientific Method: Meaning and Features.               
  • Meaning and Nature of Social Research: Positivistic and Interpretative.
9.00

Research Design: Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental, Cross Sectional, Longitudinal

9.00

Data: Forms and Sources; Techniques of Data Collection: Questionnaire, Schedule, Case Study, Interview, and Observation

9.00

Hypothesis: Concept and Types; Sources of Hypothesis; Utility of Hypothesis in Social Research

9.00

Sampling: Basic Concept, Merits and Demerits; Probability Sampling; Non Probability Sampling; Sample Size

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended

  Core Readings

  • Bryman, A, 2012, (4th Edition). Social Research Methods,Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Kothari, C.R. 2004. (2nd Edition). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Delhi: New Age International
  • Young, P.V. 1988. Scientific Social Surveys and Research. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
  • Ahuja. Ram. 2006, Research Methods, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
References: 

Supplementary Readings

  • Jayaram, N. 1989. Sociology: Methods and Theory. Madras: McMillan.
  • Babbie, E.R. 2006, the Practice of Social Research, Wadsworth Publishing Company.
  • Sarantakos, S. 2005, Social Research, Palgrave MacMillan.
  • Galtung, John. 1967, Theory and Methods of Social Research. New York: George Allen & Unwin
  • Goode,W.J.&Hatt, P.K. 1952, Methods in Social Research, New York : McGraw Hill
  • Wilkinson and Bhandarkar, Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, New Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.
  • Journals
  • Sociological Methods and Research, Sage Publications
  • International Journal of Social Research Methodology, Taylor and Francis

 

Academic Session: 
2021-22
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