3026 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY-I

Course Name: POL3026 Research Methodology-I

This paper is a core paper that intends to introduce students to the themes and issues in research methodology. The paper deals with the issues, concepts and themes that remain integral to the understanding of research methodology.
It introduces students to the idea of research and explains the significance of understanding the idea of theories, methods and methodology. It deals with the emergence of positivism and scientific method.
It undertakes the debate on relevance and validity and explores the distinctions between quantitative and qualitative methods. It introduces students to different methods and concerned techniques employed in social science research.

The paper remains useful for students if they wish to pursue research in any area of social science.
The paper has utility for students preparing for UGC NET-JRF exams and SLET exams.

Course Name: Research Methodology-I

1. Emergence of Positivism and Scientific Methods

2. Problem of Objective Research

3. Constructionism and Social Research

4 Ethics in Research

1. Introduction: Definition and objectives of Research

2. Types of Research, Various Steps in Research

3. Research and Theory

4. Process of Theory Building

1. Pure and Applied Research

2. Explorative Research and Action Research

3. Mixed Methods of Research: Key points

4. Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research

1. Nature of Qualitative Research

2. Nature of Quantitative Research

3. Ethnography and Participant Observation

4. Case Study and Content Analysis

Social Research Methods, Alan Bryman, Oxford University Press, 2009
Methodology of Research in Social Sciences by O. R. Krishnaswamy and M. Rangnatham, Himalaya publication House, 2005,
Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C. R. Kothari, New Age International, 2006.
SPSS online manual • Research Methods, Ram Ahuja, 2001, Rawat Publications. New Delhi.
PV Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research, Prentice Hall of India ltd, New Delhi, 1984.

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