Research Methodology Part A second Sem Syllabus

MOULE ‐ I : Sampling

i) Concept of population and sample in Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed research

ii) Techniques of sampling‐ Probability and Non probability sampling‐Different types.

(8 hours)

MODULE – II : Techniques and Tools for Data Collection

i) Interview, Observation, Sociometry, Self reporting techniques: Concept and Applicability

ii) Tests, Questionnaire, Inventories, Scales, Checklist, Schedule‐Types, uses , construction and

Standardization

(10 hours)

MOULE ‐ III : Methods of Educational Research

(i) Historical Research‐ need and significance, types, sources and collection of data; establishing

validity and interpretation of data

(ii) Descriptive Research‐ surveys, case study, developmental and correlation studies – nature, use

and steps . Ex‐ Post Facto Research.

(iii) Experimental Research – need and significance‐ nature and steps‐ validity; internal and external,

use and limitations of different types of experimental designs: Pre‐experimental, Quasiexperimental,

True‐ experimental.

(iv) Qualitative research: meaning, steps and characteristics‐Qualitative research approaches

:phenomenology, ethnography, naturalistic enquiry and grounded theory

(v) Mixed Research‐meaning, fundamental principles, types , strengths and weaknesses

(20 hours)

MODULE ‐ IV : Research Report

i) Preparation of a research report, Criteria for a good research report, Evaluation of a report.

ii) Ethical issues in educational research.

iii) American Psychological Association Style Manual.

(7 hours)