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