Research Methodology

Paper Code: 
24POL225
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will understand the basic concept of research and its methodologies. Along with Identify, explain, and apply the basic concepts of research in overall process of designing a research study from its inception to its report.

12.00
Unit I: 
Research Process

Social Science Research- Meaning, nature, objectives, importance and problems; Research process; Types of Research- Historical, Descriptive, Exploratory and Scientific

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Research problems

Research problems- Selection and formulation, defining a research problem; Research design- meaning, features, types and construction of research design. Concept and Hypothesis

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Sampling Design

Sampling Design- Meaning, Steps, Characteristics, Types- Probability and Non Probability sampling techniques

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Source of Data

Sources of data – primary, secondary; Data collection- Interview, Observations, Questionnaire, Schedules, case studies

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Data Analysis

Data analysis- Classification, Tabulation, Descriptive analysis, Bibliography; Report Writing, The use of computers in Research, Ethics in Research

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kothari, C. R. (2019). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques.
  • Banglore: Wiley Eastern
  • Acharya, R. and Bhattacharya, N., (2019)Research Methodology for Social Sciences, India, Routledge
  • Krishnaswami, O.R., (2016),Methodology of Research in Social Sciences,New Delhi, Himalaya Publishing
  • Thamilarasan, M.,(2015), Research Methodology for Social Sciences, Tamilnadu, Ingram short title
  • Imam, E.,(2015), Basics Of Research Methodology, New Delhi,New India Publishing
  • Vijay, U., (2010), Research Methodology, New Delhi, S.Chand
  • Guthrie, G., (2010), Basic Research Methods : An Entry To Social Science Research, New Delhi, Sage Publication

 

References: 

Ø  Thakur,D.,(2009), Research Methodology in Social Sciences, New Delhi, Deep and Deep

Ø  Prasad, A., (2008), Social Research Methodologies in Social Sciences, Ranchi, Xavier Institute of Social Sciences

Ø  Ahuja, R. (2006). Research Methods. Jaipur, Rawat Publications

Ø  Blake, N. (1973): Approaches to Social Enquiry, Cambridge, Policy Press

Ø  Bose, Pradip Kumar,(1995): Research Methodology, New Delhi: ICSSR

Ø  Bryman, Alan, (1988) Quality and Quantity in Social Research, London, Unwin

Ø  Shipman Martin, (1988) The Limitations of Social Research, London, Longman.

Ø  Young, P. V., (1988) Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Delhi, Prentice Hall

Ø  Kurtz, Norman R, (1983) Introduction to Social Statistics, Paris: MC Graw Hill

Ø  Levin Jack, (1983) Elementary Statistics in Social Research, New York: Harper & Row Publishers.

Ø  May, Tim, (1977) Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process, Buckingham, Open University Press.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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