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Research Methodology
The objectives of this course are to: 1. Understand the basic concept of research and its methodologies 2. Identify, explain, and apply the basic concepts of research, such as variables, sampling, reliability, and validity 3. Identify the overall process of designing a research study from its inception to its report
Social Science Research- Meaning, nature, objectives, importance and problems; Research process; Types of Research- Historical, Descriptive, Exploratory and Scientific
Research problems- Selection and formulation, defining a research problem; Research design- meaning, features, types and construction of research design.Concept and Hypothesis
Sampling Design- Meaning, Steps, Characteristics, Types- Probability and Non Probability sampling techniques
Sources of data – primary, secondary; Data collection- Interview, Observations, Questionnaire, Schedules
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
Reference Books:`` Thakur,D.,(2009), Research Methodology in Social Sciences, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Prasad, A., (2008), Social Research Methodologies in Social Sciences, Ranchi, Xavier Institute of Social Sciences Ahuja, R. (2006). Research Methods. Jaipur, Rawat Publications Blake, N. (1973): Approaches to Social Enquiry, Cambridge, Policy Press Bose, Pradip Kumar,(1995): Research Methodology, New Delhi: ICSSR Bryman, Alan, (1988)Quality and Quantity in Social Research, London, Unwin 181 Shipman Martin, (1988)The Limitations of Social Research, London, Longman. Young, P. V., (1988)Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Delhi, Prentice Hall Kurtz, Norman R, (1983)Introduction to Social Statistics, Paris: MC Graw Hill Levin Jack, (1983)Elementary Statistics in Social Research, New York: Harper & Row Publishers. May, Tim, (1977)Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process, Buckingham, Open University Press.
