Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : HS7301 : Research Methodology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Medha Nayak
Syllabus
Unit I: Introduction to Research Methodology in Social Science: Meaning, Objectives, How is social science research different from other sciences, Reliability & Validity in research Types of research
Unit II: Literature review Research gaps Identifying & defining a research problem criteria to finalize research topic finalizing objectives
Unit III: Types of data Methods of data collection in Social Science Research
Unit IV: Approaches to field Work Phenomenology, Ethnography, etc.
Unit V: Formulating & testing hypothesis Introduction to Data Analysis-quantitative & qualitative
Course Objectives
- To provide a comprehensive understanding on Research Methodology
- To introduce data collection and data analysis methods
- To facilitate defining a research problem and develop a suitable research design
- To develop fieldcraft skills
Course Outcomes
1. This course will orient students towards social science research
2. It will help process and interpret data better
3. It will provide exposer to the world of fieldwork
Essential Reading
- Kothari, C.R, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Age International Publishers , 2010
- Bryman, A, Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press , 2012
Supplementary Reading
- Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V. K, Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi , 2010
- Bruce E. Wampold and Difford J. Drew, Theory and Application of Statistics, McGraw-Hill International Editions , 2010