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Methodology of Research and Statistical Techniques

Notes • A thorough literature study is an indispensable component of all research. It familiarises
the researcher with both research which has already been done in his field as well as
with current research.
• A hypothesis is defined as "A tentative proposition suggested as a solution to a problem
or as an explanation of some phenomenon."

2.3 Keywords

Deduction : The logical derivation of testable hypotheses from a general theory.

Induction : The development of general principles on the basis of specific observations.

2.4 Review Questions

1. Explain the purpose of research design.
2. What do you mean by causal modelling? Explain.

3. What is sampling procedures? Explain the different types of sampling procedure.
4. Discuss the method of observation in research design.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (c) Research 2. (b) Three
3. (a) Scale 4. (b) Stratified sampling
5. (c) Judgmental sampling

2.5 Further Readings

Books Methods of social survey and research, 1984: Bajpai, S.R.
Presentation of Ideas in Technical Writings, 1975: Neelameghan, A.
Editing scientific books and journals, 1978: Donner, M.D.

Online links www.scribd.com/doc/53978939/29/Meaning-of-research-design
www.experiment-resources.com/operationalization.html

www.en.wikipedia.org

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