Course layout

Unit 1 : Mechanics of Research Methodology

Introduction to the Course, Basic concepts:Types of research, Research approaches, Empirical research methods, Significance of ​research, Research design, Case study method, Sampling technique, Sources of data, Using a questionnaire, Selection of research ​problem, Conduct Literature Review.

Unit 2 : Selection and formulation of a research problem

Components, Selection and formulation of a research problem, Objectives of formulation, Criteria of a good research problem, ​Performing literature review on a topic.

Unit 3 : Hypothesis formulation

Criterion for hypothesis construction, Nature of Hypothesis, Need for having a working hypothesis, Characteristics of a hypothesis. Types of hypothesis, Concepts of hypothesis testing, Decision rule for hypothesis testing, Problem statement writing and ​developing research questions, Procedure for hypothesis testing, Parametric and non-parametric tests for hypothesis testing

Unit 4 : Research Design

The research framework, Meaning of research design, Need for research design, Characteristics of research design, Components of ​research design, Experimental and non-experimental designs, Developing objectives for research,Experimental and non-​experimental hypothesis testing research,Classification schemes for research design, Research design perspectives and ​applicability, Principles of experimental designs, Writing rationale for a research

Unit 5 : Sampling Method

Probability or random sampling, Cluster sampling, Area sampling, Multi-stage sub-sampling, Random sampling with probability ​proportional to size, Replicated or interpenetrating sampling, Non-probability sampling, Explain research methodology with respect ​to a research problem, Convenience or accidental sampling, Purposive sampling, Quota sampling, and Snow ball sampling

Unit 6 : Data Analysis

Sources of data, Collection of data, Measurement and scaling technique, Collection of data from appropriate sources (primary and ​secondary), Correlation and causation, Classification of quantitative analysis, Selection and analysis of multi-variate methods, ​Multiple regression, Multiple regression analysis, Multivariate analysis of variance, Canonical correlation analysis, Factor analysis, ​Cluster analysis, Multi-dimensional scale, Performing data analysis and presentation of results, Case study method, Design of ​experiments, Artificial neural networks and Modelling and simulation.

Unit 7 : Thesis Writing and Journal Publication

Format: General format of Cover page, Dedication, Certificate, Declaration, Drawing inferences and implications from a study. Acknowledgement, Abstract, List of contents, List of figures, List of tables, Appendices and References.,Preparation of a research ​report, Contents of thesis: Background to research, Literature review Problem statement, Objectives of research, Rationale for the ​study, Motivation to the study, Methods, Definitions, Structural models, Theoretical models, Presentation of research work, ​Research Design & Analysis, Results, Findings, Implications, and Contributions, Significance of research, and Conclusion, Mechanics ​of writing papers in Journals, Writing a journal paper.

References

• John W. Creswel, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Ed., SAGE, 2018.Geoffrey R. Marczyk, David DeMatteo & David Festinger, Essentials of Research Design and Methodology, John Wiley & Sons, ​2005.
• Dr Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, SAGE, 2014.
• Suresh C. Sinha and Anil K. Dhiman, Research Methodology (2 Vols-Set), Vedam Books, 2006.
• C. R. Kothari and Gaurav Garg, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Age International Publisher, 2014.
• Boris Blumberg, Donald R Cooper & Pamela S Schindler, Business Research Methods, McGraw Hill International, 2014.
• R. Pannershelvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall, India, 2014
• Manfred Max Bergman, Mixed Methods Research, SAGE Books, 2006.
• Paul S. Gray, John B. Williamson, David A. Karp, John R. Dalphin, The Research Imagination, Cambridge University press, 2007.
• Cochrain & Cox, Experimental Designs, II Edn. Wiley Publishers, 2006

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Grading Policy:

Course Outcomes (COs)

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:	No. of Contact Hours	Marks
Classify various research schemes.	3	8
Identify the characteristics and essential features of a research problem.	3	8
Hypothesize and formulate a research problem.	8	16
Select the appropriate research design.	4	12
Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques.	17	36
Write journal/conference paper and thesis in specified format.	13	20
Total	48	100

C% of Marks	85-100	75-84	65-74	55-64	50-54	<50
Grade	A+	A	B	C	D	F
Grade Value	10	9	8	7	6	0

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