Research Methodology

 Ch 1 : Introduction to Research 

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Definition Objective and significance of Research

1.3 Type of Reserach 

1.4 Criteria of research

1.5 Features of Good research

1.6 Steps in good Scientific Research

1.7 Reserach methods vs Methodology 

1.8.1: Ethics And Modern Practices in Research 

1.8.2.  Plagiarism 

1.8.3.  Role Of Computer in Research

1.8.4.  Application of Statistical Software- intro to SPSS

Ch.2 Research Process

1.Research Problem: Defining the Research Problem, Techniques involved in Defining Research Problem. 

2. Review of Literature: Types of Literature Review 

3. Hypotheses: Meaning, Definition & Types of Hypothesis, Formulation of the Hypotheses, Methods of testing Hypothesis.

 

4. Research Design: Meaning, Nature & Classification of Research Design, Need for Research Design, Steps in Research Design 

5. Sampling: Meaning & Definition of Sampling, Key terms in Sampling, Types of Sampling: Probability & Non-probability, Sampling Errors.

Ch 3. Data Collection & Data Interpretation

1. Data Collection: Primary Data, Methods of Data Collection, Merits & Demerits.

Secondary Data-Internal &External Sources of Data Collection Factors influencing the choice of method of data collection 

Designing of a questionnaire -Meaning, types of questionnaire, Stages in questionnaire designing, Essentials of a good questionnaire, Schedule 

2. Measurement & Scaling: Meaning Types of Measurement Scale, Classification of Scales 

3. Processing of Data: Editing, Coding, Classification & Tabulation. 

4. Analysis & Interpretation of Data: Types of Analysis- Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate Analysis of Data 

Ch 4 Research Report, Mode of Citation & Bibliography : 

1. Research Report: Importance of Report Writing, Types of Research Reports, Structure or Layout of Research Report 

2. Mode of Citation & Bibliography

Author, Date, System,  Footnote or Endnote System,  Use of Notes. Position of Notes, 

Citing for the first time,  Subsequent Citing,  List of Abbreviations used in Citation, 

Mode of preparing a Bibliography,  Classification of Entries, Bibliography Entries compared with Footnotes, Examples of Bibliography Entries

IMP of reserach methodology