Course Contents

1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Research 1.2 Characteristics of Research 1.3 Research orientation: Basic and Applied 1.4 Purpose of research: Exploration, Description, Explanation. 1.5 Types of Research (Correlational, Descriptive, Analytical, Cross Sectional & Longitudinal) 2. Ethical Considerations 3. The Research Process 3.1 Stages of social research 3.2 Replication and Reproducibility of Research 3.3 Qualitative Research 3.4 Quantitative Research 3.5 Triangulation and Mixed Methods 4. Research Design 4.1 Research Method & Design 4.2 Hypothesis: Univariale, Bivariate, Multivariate 4.3 Experimental Research (Lab & Qusai experiments) 4.4 Observational Research 4.5 Survey Method 5. Population and Sampling 5.1 Definition and Concepts- Sampling, Population, Element, Sampling Frame. 5.2 Probability Sampling 5.3 Types of probability sampling 5.4 Non Probability Sampling 6. Data Collection & Analysis 6.1 Primary and Secondary Source of Data Collection 6.2 Tools of Data Collection: Questionnaire, Standardized Scales, 6.3 Validity 6.4 Reliability 6.5 Quantitative Analysis Techniques

Course Synopsis

This course will help students learn the different kinds of research, sampling, and analyses. Students will have awareness about both quantitative and qualitative research. They would know about research process, formulation of research problem, hypotheses etc. The objective of this course is to make students aware of the research methodology especially gender related research.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be familiar with basics of generic research methodology with special focus on feminist research. They would be able to make research proposal, formulate problem and hypotheses and differentiate and decide about population and sample.