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Research Methodology Notes 4th Year

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Short summary notes for Research methodology unit.

Table of Contents
1. RESEARCH METHODS 3
1.1 Objectives of Research 3
1.2 Motivation in Research 3
1.3 Types of Research 3
1.4 Nature of Research 4
1.5 Qualities of a good research 4
1.6 Sources of Knowledge 4
1.6.1 Experiential/ Priori 4
1.6.1.1 Sensory Perception 4
1.6.1.2 Introspection 4
1.6.1.3 Memory 4
1.6.1.4 Testimony 5
1.6.2 Non-experiential/ Posteriori 5
1.7 Research Method 5
1.7.1 Formulating the research problem 5
1.7.2 Literature Survey 5
1.7.3 Development of Working Hypotheses 5
1.7.3.1 Approaches to formulating a working Hypothesis 5
1.7.4 Preparing the research design 5
1.7.4.1 Formulating a research design 5
1.7. 5 Determining Sampling design 5
1.7.6 Collection of data 5
1.7. 7Execution of the project 5
1.7. 8 Analysis of Data 5
1.7. 9 Hypothesis testing 5
1.7. 10 Generalization and Interpretation 5
1.7. 11Preparation of the report and thesis 5
2. PROBLEM FORMULATION 6
2.1 Attributes of a good Research Topic 6
2.1.1 Capability: Feasible 6
2.1.2 Appropriateness: Worth while 6
2.2 Research Proposal 6
2.2.1 Purpose of a Research Proposal 6
2.2.2 Content of the Research Proposal 6
3. LITERATURE REVIEW 7
Purpose of Critical Review 7
4. RESEARCH DESIGN 7
4. SAMPLING DESIGN 8
4.1 Steps in Sample Design 8
4.2 Criteria of selecting a Sampling Procedure. 8
5. MEASUREMENT AND SCALING TECHNIQUES 9
5.1 The most widely used classification of measurement scales are: 9
5.1.1. Nominal scale 9
5.1.2. Ordinal scale 9
5.1.3. Interval scale 9
5.1.4. Ratio scale 9
5.2 Sources of Errors in Measurement 10
5.3 Tests of Sound Measurement 10
5.3.1 Validity 10
5.3.2 Reliability 10
5.3.3 Practicality 10
5.4 Technique of Developing Measurement Tools 10
5.4.1. Concept Development 10
5.4.2. Specification of concept dimensions 10
5.4.3 Selection of indicators 10
5.4.4 Formulation of index 10
5.5 SCALING 10
6. METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION 10
6.1. Collection of Primary Data 10
6.1.1 Methods 10
6.1.1.1. Observation Method 10
6.1.1.2. Interview Method 11
6.1.1.3. Questionnaires 11
6.1.1.4. Schedules 11
6.2. Collection of Secondary Data 11
6.2.1. Viable Characteristics of Secondary Data 11
6.2.2 Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection 11
6.2.3 Case Study Method 11
6.2.3.1 Characteristics 11
6.2.3.2 Assumptions 12
6.2.3.3 Major Phase involved 12
7. NEGOTIATING ACCESS AND RESEARCH ETHICS 12
7.1 Research Ethics 12
7.1.1 General Ethics 12
8. SAMPLING FUNDAMENTALS 12
8.1 Need for Sampling 12
8.2 Characteristics of a Good Sample. 12
8.3 Sampling Techniques 13
8.3.1 Probability or representative Techniques 13
8.3.2 Non-probability or judgemental sampling. 13

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