Research Methodology

Paper Code: 
POL 225
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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.

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Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

POL 225

 

 

 

 

 

Research Methodology

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO42:   Understand the use of theory and previous research to create research questions and hypothesis and to identify and analyze the appropriate method and variables needed for research questions.

CO43: Identify the overall process of designing a research study from its inception to its report.

CO44: Understand some basic concept of research and its problems

CO45: Demonstrate knowledge about selecting appropriate research technique to solve the research problem.

Approach in teaching:

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

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

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

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit -1

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

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

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: 
Unit-III

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

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

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

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: 
  • 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
  • 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.
Academic Year: 
2022-23
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