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SYLLABUS

Methodology of Research and Statistical Techniques

Objectives:

• To understand some basic concepts of research and its methodologies.
• To identify appropriate research topics and define appropriate research problem and parameters.
• To prepare a project proposal .
• To organize and conduct research (advanced project) in a more appropriate manner
• To write a research report and thesis
• To write a research proposal (grants)

Sr. No. Description

1. Concept of Research: Research: Definition, meaning, need, process and

types of research (Qualitative and Quantitative).

2. Research design: Definition, types, Principles, identification and
formulation of problem, components and criteria.

3. Research Methods, Techniques and Tools: Research Methods: Scientific,
Historical, Descriptive, Survey & Case Study and Experimental Method:

their application in Library & Information Science.

4. Research Techniques and Tools: Questionnaire, Schedule, Interview,
Observation, library records and reports. Scales and Check Lists, Library

records and reports.

5. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Role of Statistical Methods in
Research; Descriptive Statistical –Measurement of Central Tendency;

Corelation, Regression. Statistical Techniques: Measures of Mean, Mode,

Median. Measures of Dispersion: Mean deviation.

6. Standard deviation. Presentation of Data: Tabular, graphic, bar diagram, pie-

line graphics; Testing of Hypothesis and Statistical Inference; Computerized

Statistical Packages: Use of SPSS.

7. Nominal and operational definition; Designing research proposal;

Literature search: Print and Non-print and Electronic Sources.

8. Guidelines of Research Reporting, Style Manuals –MLA, APA, E-
Citation and methods of Research Evaluation. Research Reporting &