Research Methodology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
FSD 222
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students -

1. To gain familiarity with a phenomenon or to achieve new insights

2. To provide an understanding about the basic concepts, approaches and methods in conducting research thereby enabling them to appreciate and critique the nuances of designing a research study.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Courses

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

FSD 222

 

Research Methodology

The students will be able to –

CO 49Examine Qualitative Research Techniques 

CO 50 Apply knowledge of the scientific method, purpose and approaches to research.

CO 51Analyze research design and the researchprocess.

CO 52Examineknowledge on quantitative research techniques

CO 53Formulate adequate knowledge on measurement & scaling techniques as well as the qualitative data analysis.

CO 54Illustrate data using various graphical methods, learn basic statistical analysis process

and prepare key elements of a research proposal

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussions, Power point presentations.

 

Learning Activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation. Students to develop a live research project

Assessment task will include Class test on the topics, Semester end examinations, quiz, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • Definition and Concept of Research
  • Objectives of Research
  • Types of Research- Descriptive Vs Analytical, Applied Vs Fundamental, Quantitative Vs Qualitative, Conceptual Vs Empirical, Historical
  • Research Approaches
  • Significance of Research
  • Research Process
  • Criteria for Good Research and Problems

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Research Design
  • Meaning, Need and Characteristics of good research design
  • Variables- Meaning and Concept, types
  • Hypothesis- purpose, characteristics, types and criteria of hypothesis
  • Research Problem

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Data gathering instruments
  • Experiments & Surveys
  • Techniques of data collection:
    • Collection of Primary data: Observation, Interview, Questionnaire and Schedules
    • Collection of Secondary data
  • Scrutiny of data, accuracy of measurements, testing of Questionnaires

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Sampling and Scaling
  • Need for sample
  • Characteristics of a good sample
  • Sample Survey Vs. Census Survey
  • Types of Sampling design: Probability and Non-probability sampling
  • Purpose of Scaling
  • Types of Scales- Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio scales
  • Techniques of scaling: Comparative and Non-comparative scaling

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Statistics: Meaning, Importance and limitations of Statistics
  • Classification and Tabulation of data
  • Discrete and Continuous variables.
  • Frequency distribution and Cumulative frequency distribution
  • Diagrammatic Presentation of data- One dimensional and two dimensional
  • Graphical Presentation of data- Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Frequency Curve and Ogives
  • Measures of Central Tendency- Mean, Median and Mode, their merits and demerits
  • Measures of Dispersion- Range, Quartile, Deviation, Mean Deviation and standard deviation, Coefficient of variation

Research Report Writing:

  • Format of research report, presentation, bibliography, references.

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Ahuja, Ram. (2001, 2003). Research Methods, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
  • Kothari, C.R., (2007, 2015). Research Methodology-Methods &Techniques. New age International Publishers, New Delhi
  • Gupta S.P., (1997, 2003, 2004). Statistical Methods. Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
  • Badarkar, P. L. and Wilkinson T.S., (2000). Methodology and Techniques of Social Research. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
  • C.M. Chaudhary, (1991). Research Methodology. RBSA Publication, Jaipur.
  • Vijayalakshmi, G., (2009). Research Methods Tips and Techniques. MJP Publishers, Chennai
     

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Sancheti& Kapoor., (2014). Statistics: Theory Methods and Applications. Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
  • Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000). Methodology and Techniques of Social Research. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
  • Sarangi. P. (2010). Research Methodology. (1stEdition). Taxmann Publications (P.) Ltd.

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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