Detailed Syllabus

Paper-I: Research Methodology

Section-A (theory)

1. Introduction to Research Methodology: Meaning of Research, Objectives of

Research, Motivations in Research, types of Research, Research
Approaches, Significance of Research, Research Methods v/s Methodology,
Research and Scientific Methods, Research Process, Criteria of Good
Research.
2. Defining the Research Problem: Concept and need, Identification of
Research problem, defining and delimiting Research problem.
3. Research Questions and Hypothesis: Variables and their linkages,
characteristics of good Hypothesis. Research question and formulation of
hypotheses-directional and non-directional hypotheses, Basis for hypotheses.
4. Research design: Meaning, Need, Features of Good Design, Concepts,
Types. Basic principles of Experimental Design, various methods of
Research. Survey, Philosophical, Historical, Experimental, Causal
Comparative, Genetic, Case Studies.
5. Tools for Data Collection: Collections of Primary Data, Collection of Data
through questionnaire and Schedules, other Observation Interview
Methods, Collection of Secondary Data, Selection of appropriate method
for data collection, Case Study, Focus Group Discussion, Techniques of
developing research tools, viz. Questionnaire and rating scales etc.
Reliability and validity of Research tools.
6. Sampling: Probability and Non Probability sampling- types and criteria for
selection. Developing sampling Frames.
7. Descriptive Statistics: Measurement Scales, Sources of error in
measurement. Measures of central Tendency (Mean, medium,
Mode), Measures of dispersion (range, mean deviation, standard
deviation) Graphical representation of Data.
8. Inferential statistics: Normal Probability Curve- Meaning, characteristics
and applications. Standard error. Confidence Intervals and Fiduciary limits.
Type I and Type II errors. Estimating Population Means.
a. Correlations: Rank Difference Method Pearson’s Product Moments
Correlation Significance of correlation. Concept of Variance. Other
methods of Correlation (Concept and application only)- Partial and Multiple
correlation Biserial, Point Biserial , tetra choric and
Phi correlation. Regression and Multiple Regression equations (concept and
applications)
b. Sampling Distribution, Null Hypothesis- Alternative Hypothesis. Testing the
Significance of difference between means(z and ‘t’ test)
c. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)-
concept and applications only.
d. Factor Analysis and Path Analysis (concept and applications).

9. Non Parametric Statistics: Sign Test, man- Whitney u Test, Chi Square test-
steps, Characteristics and applications. Relationship between chi square and
phi correlation.
10.Logic: Logical form, deductive and inductive reasoning, consistency,
validity, soundness and completeness, western and oriental conception of
logic.
11.Writing Research Report: Format and style. Review of related literature its
implications at various stages of research. (Formulation of research problem,
hypothesis, interpretation and discussion of results). Major findings,
Conclusions and suggestions. Citation of references and Pribliography.

Reference Books:

a) Best and Kahn, Research Methodology, PHI Limited.

b) Kothari, C.R. Research Methodology (Methods and Techniques), New
Age Publisher.
c) Kerlinger, Foundation of Research.
d) Fundamentals of modern statistical methods by Rand R.wilcox.
e) Power Analysis for Experimental research A Practical Guide for the
Biological, Medical and social Sciences by R. Barker Bausell, Yi-Fang
Li Cambridge University Press.
f) Design of Experience: Statistical Principles of Research Design
and Analysis, by Robert O. Kuehl Brooks/cole.
Section B-(Practical)

Word Processing: Word features, Creating, Saving and Opening Documents in

Word, Interface, Toolbars, Ruler, Menus, Keyboard shortcut, Editing,
Previewing, Printing and Formatting a Document, Advanced Features of MS
Word, Find and replace, using thesaurus, using Auto-Multiple Functions, Mail
Merge, Handling Graphics, tables and Charts, Covering a word Document into
various Formats like- text ,Rich Text format, WordPerfect, HTML,PDF etc.
Worksheet: Excel: Worksheet Basics, Working with single and multiple
workbook, working with formula & cell referencing, Auto sum, Copying
formulae, Absolute & relative addressing, Worksheet with ranges, Formatting
of worksheet, Previewing and printing Worksheet, Graphs and charts,
Database, Creating and using Macros, Multiple Worksheets-concepts, Creating
and using, data analysis and display.
Presentation: PowerPoint: Creating Slide show with animations. Auto Wizard,
Creating a Blank presentation, auto layout, Screen layout and views, insert a
new slide, applying design template, changing slide layout, recording and
hiding a slide4s, slide show and editing custom slide, resizing a text box, Text
Box Properties, Delete a text Box, Bulleted Lists, numbered lists, adding notes,
video and audio, Adding text editing options, Formatting text, Replace fonts,
Line spacing, change case spelling check, color schemes, Adding clip art,
Adding an image form a file, Editing graphic, Auto Shapes, Word Art,
backgrounds, Action Buttons, Slide Animation, Preview Slide transactions,
Slide Show options, Slide Master, Header and Footer, Slide Numbers, Date and
Time. Education and Research Resource son Net: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia,
On-Line Tutorials and lectures, Virtual labs, Open Course-wares, Electronic
Journals, E-Books, Digital Libraries, Searching research Information.
Professional Written Communication: Students prepare E-mails, Letters,
memos, proposals, formal and informal reports.
Oral Communication: Impromptu and Extemporaneous methods of delivery.
Oral Presentations using usual aids such as handouts, overhead
transparencies and presentation software such as PowerPoint.
Note:
1. Assignment should be hand written.
2. Insert front page of your synopsis with the signature
of yourself and your supervisor.