RESEARCH METHODOLOGY – OPTIONAL COURSE II – COMMON FOR ALL BRANCHES – SEMESTER 8 (VIII)

Chapter 1 : Introduces the concept of basic research, concept of construct, postulates, proposition, thesis, hypothesis, all associated laws and principles. It clears the difference between research methods and research methodology. It also covers the need of research in business and social sciences, objectives of research, all the minor issues related with research. It highlights on the different characteristics of research-systematic, valid, verifiable, empirical and critical.

Chapter 2 : Highlights the fundamental types of research like basic research, descriptive research, applied research, analytical research and empirical research. It also clarifies the qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Chapter 3 : Provides information of research design, meaning types and significance. It supports how essential are the good sampling stages in sample design and the knowledge of different sampling methods.

Chapter 4 : Describes meaning of research methodology and stages in scientific research. It guides the reader about identification and selection of research problems, formulation of research problems, hypothesis, research design, and review of literature, sample design, data collection, hypothesis testing and preparation of research reports.

Chapter 5 : Covers formulating research problems, relevance, data availability, interest, choice of data, analysis of data, generalization and interpretation of data analysis.

Chapter 6 : Highlights the outcomes of research including preparation of research report, conclusions, validity testing, ethical issues, suggestions and recommendations.

Key Features :

• Supports practical orientation by providing deep knowledge of research.

• Provides three model question papers for practice for understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme.

• Tightly focused topics as per university syllabus with ease of transparency.

• Accurate and well researched information.

• Clear and concise writing.

2. Types of Research

3. Research Design and Sample Design

4. Research Methodology

5. Formulating Research Problems

6. Outcome of Research