Objectives

After studying the course, the students will be able to:

• Conduct research in Education and other interdisciplinary disciplines
• Think scientifically towards the solution of research problems
• Respect the ethics of research
• Differentiate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Distinguish the range of the types of research
• Understand and conduct mixed-methods research in Education
• Design different types of sampling
• Develop different kinds of research instruments
• Develop quality research proposals in the areas of their interests
• Write a good research report    

• WEEK	CONTENTS	Books with Page No.
  1	Introduction to Research The need and importance of research Scientific method and educational research	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.1-26
  2	Introduction to Research Ethics and legal issues of research in education Variables and measurement scales	How to design and evaluate research in education pp.60-71, 76-83
  3	Problem Identification Understanding research problem Identification of research problem Review of related literature	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.27-36
  4	Constructs and Variables Understanding Constructs and variables Understanding variables of research problem and their mutual relationship Writing the objectives of research	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.76-77
  5	Hypotheses Formulation Understanding different types of hypotheses Formulating hypotheses and research questions Hypotheses testing	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.83-87
  6-7	Sampling Designs Sampling size for the range of research Types of sampling Designs Considerations on drawing samples	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.91-107
  8	MID TERM Examination
  9	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Methods The salient features of qualitative research Approaches to qualitative research Designing and conducting qualitative research Data analysis and reporting results	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp.424-440
  10	Mixed-method research qualitative-cum-quantitative	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp. 556-584
  11-12	Quantitative Research Methods Designing and conducting quantitative research The application of statistics and data analysis Techniques for reporting research results Review of Research Methodologies	How to design and evaluate research in education. pp. 265-420
  13	Data Collection Data collection: procedures and considerations Pre analysis Considerations	Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. pp. 322-350
  14	Data Collection Post Analysis Considerations	Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. pp. 350-387
  15	Developing a Research Proposal Components of Research Proposal	Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. pp. 616-617
  16	Writing a Research Report        Content and Organization of a Manuscript APA Editorial style and Mechanics	Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. pp. 618-641
  17	Writing a Research Report        APA References and bibliography Types of Research reports: Thesis, dissertation and Journal article	Educational research: Competencies for analysis and application. pp. 618-641
  18	Final Examination