Research Methodology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DJWT701
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • To understand the types, tools and methods of research and develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments appropriate to the research design
  • To provide an understanding of the basic concepts, approaches and methods in conducting research thereby enabling them to appreciate and critique the nuances of designing a research study.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Courses

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

COURSE Title

25DJWT701

Research Methodology

CO124: Apply knowledge of the scientific method, purpose and approaches to research.

 

CO125: Analyze research design and the research process.

 

CO126: Examine knowledge on data collection techniques.

 

CO127: Formulate adequate knowledge on measurement & scaling techniques as well as qualitative data analysis.

 

CO128: Illustrate data using various graphical methods, learn basic statistical analysis process and prepare key elements of a research proposal.

 

CO129: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussions, Power point presentations.

 

Learning Activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation. Students to develop a live research project

Assessment task will include Class test on the topics, Semester end examinations, quiz, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • Research: Meaning, definition
  • Definition and Concept of Research
  • Objectives of Research
  • Types of Research- Descriptive Vs Analytical, Applied Vs Fundamental, Quantitative Vs Qualitative, Conceptual Vs Empirical, Historical
  • Research Approaches
  • Significance of Research
  • Research Process
  • Criteria for Good Research and Problems   

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Research Design
  • Meaning, Need and Characteristics of good research design
  • Variables- Meaning and Concept, types
  • Hypothesis- purpose, characteristics, types and criteria of hypothesis
  • Research Problem
18.00
Unit III: 
Data Gathering Instruments
  • Experiments & Surveys
  • Techniques of data collection
  • Collection of Primary data: Observation, Interview, Questionnaire and Schedules
  • Collection of Secondary data
  • Review of literature
  • Scrutiny of data, accuracy of measurements, testing of Questionnaires

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Sampling and Scaling
  • Sampling:  Meaning, characteristics of a good sample design, steps in sampling design, types, advantages
  • Need for sample
  • Characteristics of a good sample
  • Sample Survey Vs. Census Survey
  • Types of Sampling design: Probability and Non-probability sampling
  • Purpose of Scaling
  • Types of Scales- Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio scales
  • Techniques of scaling: Comparative and Non-comparative scaling

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Statistics: Meaning, Importance and limitations of Statistics
  • Classification and Tabulation of data
  • Discrete and Continuous variables.
  • Frequency distribution and Cumulative frequency distribution
  • Diagrammatic Presentation of data- One dimensional and two dimensional
  • Graphical Presentation of data- Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Frequency Curve and gives
  • Measures of Central Tendency- Mean, Median and Mode, their merits and demerits
  • Measures of Dispersion- Range, Quartile, Deviation, Mean Deviation and standard deviation, Coefficient of variation
  • Research Report Writing:Format of the research report, presentation, bibliography, references.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kothari , C.R.( 2019), Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wishwa Publication, New Delhi.
  • Bajpai, N. (2017). Business research methods. Pearson Education India.

 

References: 
  • Dwivedi, R. S. (2008). Research methods in behavioral sciences. Macmillan India..
  • Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2016), Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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