Research Methodology

    Sr.No.

    Topics

    Hours

    1.    

    Introduction to Research

    Nature of Research and its importance

    Research process

    Developing the Problem and Using the Literature

    Formulating the Method

    Ethical Issues in Research

    8

    2.    

    Types of Research

    Quantitative Research

    Qualitative Research

    Mixed-Methods Research

    8

    3.    

    Writing the Research

    Research Proposal

    Completing the Research Process

    Ways of Reporting Research

    8

    4.    

    Statistical Concepts in Research

    Types of Data

    Importance of Statistics

    Sampling techniques

    3

    5.    

    Descriptive Statistics

    Measures of central tendency, Measures of Variability, standard error, Assumption of normality, Skewness, Kurtosis,  Percentile, Normal probability curve,  Graphical depictions of data. Frequency graphs, histograms, scatter-plots, Box plot

    8

    6.    

    Inferential Statistics

    Hypothesis Testing

    Introduction to Correlation, Regression, T – test and Chi - square

    10

     

    Total

    45

    Catalogue Code: T5525
    Course Type: Generic Elective Course
    Total Credit: 3
    Credits (Theory): 3
    No. of Hours: 45
    Internal Marks: 40
    External Marks : 60
    Total Marks: 75
    Primary Purpose of Course: 1. To understand the basic concepts of Research and Statistics 2. To develop research questions and formulate research hypothesis 3. To identify various techniques of research design and data collection methods 4. To present, analyze and interpret data.
    Course Code: 0405210301