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Research Methodology
Course Objective:
- To use quantitative and qualitative research in practice to formulate the real life problems using appropriate statistical techniques
- To understand e sampling plan for the research, determine the optimum sample size and to use appropriate statistical techniques in policy decision making and problem solving.
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PAD 224 |
Research Methodology |
CO 42 Enable to identify, explain, compare and prepare the key elements of a research proposal/report. CO 43. Development of an intellectual understanding of the fundamental knowledge of research methodology. CO 44. Inculcation of the necessary skills to use research tools to undertake research study CO 45. Competence to evaluate governmental policy or programme /projects on the basis of primary and secondary data CO 46. Ability to understand the issues and challenges of research in Public Administration
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Pedagogical methods such as class room lectures and students-teacher interactions, group discussion, quiz, seminar and assignment etc will be used. Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
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Social Science Research: Meaning, Nature, Objectives and Types, Scientific Methods of Social Science Research, Importance of Scientific Method in the Study of Public Administration, Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research
Identifications of Research Problem. Hypotheses: (Meaning, Significance, types & sources) Research Design & Research Studies (Panel and Case). Selection of Universe & various Methods of Sampling
Data Collection: Sources of Data (Primary & Secondary), Tools & Techniques of Data Collection, (Questionnaire, Interview Schedules, Observation and Projective Techniques).
Classification, Codification and Tabulation of Data. Analysis of Data: Statistical Method-Significance & Limitations, Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median,&Mode), Measure of Dispersion (Range, Quartile, Mean Deviation & Standard Deviation).
Citation and Ethics, Reference writing, Report Writing and Project Formulation on Social Issue.
Books Recommended:
- Kumar, Ranjit (2014), Research Methodology. New Delhi, Sage.
- Locke, L. F., Spirduso, W.W. and Silverman, S. J. (2007), Proposals that Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals. New Delhi: Sage.
- Loseke, Donileen R. (2013), Methodological Thinking. New Delhi, Sage.
- Mauch, J. E. and Park, Namgi (2003), Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty. New York: CRC Press.
- McNabb, David E. Research Methods in Public Administration and Non-profit Management: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, 2nd Edition, PHI.
- Oliver, P. (2008).Writing Your Thesis, New Delhi, Sage.
- Goode & Hatte: Methods of Social Research, New Delhi, McGrow Hill Book Company, 1987.
- Pauline V. Young: Scientific Social Survey & Research, New Delhi, Printice Hall of India, 1979.
- John Galtung: Theory & Methods of Social Research, New Delhi, Colombia University Press, 1967.
- B.M. Jain: Research Methodology, Research Publications (Hindi), Jaipur.
- S.R. Bajpai: Methods of Social Survey & Research (Hindi & English), Kanpur, Kitab Mahal.
- S.R. Kothari: Research Methodology- Methods & Techniques (2nd Ed.), New Delhi; Wiley Eastern Ltd.
- C.J. Pearsons: Thesis & Project Work, A Guide to Research & Thesis Writing, London; Allen & Unwin, 1973.
- Jonathan Anderson: Berry, H. Durston, Millicent Poole Thesis & Assignment Writing, ;New Delhi; Wiley Eastern Limited, 1977.
