Intoduction to Course:

This course covers the basics of conducting applied economic research. This includes the selection of topic, literature review and survey, selection of research method and approach, formulation of hypothesis, testing of hypothesis using statistical analysis, and summarizing results.

Course pre requisites (if any):

No

Learning outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course students will be able to write good research paper. 

• Able to choose topic
• Critically evaluate and describe the relevant economics literature on this topic
• Analyse data using appropriate statistical and econometric techniques
• Write a final report/paper

Textbooks:

1. Lawerance, Neuman. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantative Approaches. Edition (7th). Pearson Education Limited.

2. Don E. Ethridge. Research Methodology in Applied Economics, 2nd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell

Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc.):

Mid Term: 30 marks

Sessional: 20 marks

• Project: 40%
• Presentation: 30%
• Participation: 30%

Final Exam: 50 marks

Class Timmings: