Course Contents

Theory: Introduction to research and its significance in planning. Types of research. Procedure for scientific research. Literature review. data collection and analysis techniques. Theoretical framework and testing of hypothesis. Research design and its components: measurements: definition, nature and levels of measurements, research methodology: collection and analysis of data, types of observation, laboratory and field experimentation, personal interviews: questionnaire construction: content of questions, types of questions, question format, sequence of questions, index construction and scaling methods, sampling techniques and sample design, evaluation; generalization: theoretical framework and testing of hypotheses, organization and format of planning report: reference, quotations, bibliography, paging, etc., Compilation of research proposals and presentation. Practical: Review of a thesis and preparation of a research proposal for the project

Course Learning Outcomes

Skill development for design and conducting research