Name of the Subject: Research Methodology
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Module
No. Topics
Introduction to Research Methodology:
Meaning of Research, Objectives of research, Motivations in research, Types of research –
1 Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, Conceptual vs.
Empirical, Research Methods v/s Methodology, Research Process, Concept of applied and basic
research process, Criteria of good research
Problem Identification & Formulation:
Defining and formulating the research problem, Selecting the problem, Necessity of defining the
2 problem, Importance of literature review in defining a problem, Identifying gap areas from literature
and research database, Development of working hypothesis.
Techniques Involved in Solving Problem:
3 Exact analytical solution of equations involved, Numerical solution of the equations, Simulating the
problem on a computer, Experimental observations and theoretical modelling.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Accepts of method validation, Observation and collection of data, Methods of data collection,
4 Sampling methods, Data processing and analysis strategies and tools, Data analysis using Statistics,
Hypothesis testing.
Writing Research Report:
5 Format and style, Review of related literature its implications at various stages of research, Major
findings, Conclusions and suggestions, Citation of references and Bibliograph
Intellectual property rights (IPR) - patents-copyrights-Trademarks-Industrial design geographical
6 indication. Ethics of Research- Scientific Misconduct- Forms of Scientific Misconduct. Plagiarism,
Unscientific practices in thesis work, Ethics in science.
Text Books:
1. Garg, B.L., Karadia, R., Agarwal, F. and Agarwal, U.K., 2002. An introduction to
Research Methodology, RBSA Publishers.
2. Kothari, C.R., 1990. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Age
International. 418p.
3. Sinha, S.C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. Research Methodology, Ess Ess Publications. 2
volumes.
4. Trochim, W.M.K., 2005. Research Methods: the concise knowledge base, Atomic
Dog Publishing. 270p.
