Research Methods

Research Methodology: An Introduction Meaning of Research Objectives of Research Types of Research Research Approaches Significance of Research Research Methods versus Methodology Importance of Knowing How Research is done Research Process Criteria of Good Research
Defining the Research Problem What is a Research Problem? Selecting the Problem Necessity of Defining the Problem Technique Involved in Defining a Problem An Illustration
Research Design Meaning of Research Design Need for Research Design Features of a Good Design Important Concepts Relating to Research Design Different Research Designs Developing a Research Plan
Sampling Design Census and Sample Survey Implications of a Sample Design Steps in Sampling Design Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure Characteristics of a Good Sample Design Different Types of Sample Designs How to Select a Random Sample?
Methods of Data Collection Collection of Primary Data Observation Method Interview Method Collection of Data through Questionnaires Collection of Data through Schedules Collection of Secondary Data Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection
Testing of Hypotheses What is a Hypothesis? Basic Concepts Concerning Testing of Hypotheses Procedure for Hypothesis Testing Tests of Hypotheses
Interpretation and Report Writing Meaning of Interpretation Why Interpretation? Technique of Interpretation Significance of Report Writing Different Steps in Writing Report Layout of the Research Report Types of Reports.

Kothari, C.R. Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques. New Age International LTD, 2006 Catherine Dawson. Practical Research Methods. United Kingdom: How To Books Ltd, 3 Newtec Place, 2002