Social Research Methods
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Dr. Anjali Dash
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Course Name: Social Research Methods
Code(Credit) : CUTM1246(2-1-1)
Course Objectives
- The course aims to impart foundational knowledge of social research methods and will help in demonstrating proficiency in the use of selected research methods and tools.
- It will help in developing students level of analysis through examining the usefulness of various research approaches: content analysis, survey and field research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and case studies.
Course Outcomes
- CO1: Students will be able to appreciate and understand the process of doing research [PO1 (3), PO10 (2), PO12 (1)].
- CO2: Students will be able to use quantitative and qualitative measurement tools, and understand how to operationalize concepts using each approach to help to the policy maker [PO3(3) PO4(2)].
- CO3: Demonstrate the use of research tools and technique in strategic planning and also able to write policy brief [PO6(3) PO7(2)].
- CO4: With the help of research technique students will be able to find out the way of sustainable societies [PO8(3) PO10(2)].
Course Syllabus
Module-I
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry
- Explanation in social science research – Philosophical assumptions(Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms and Methodology)
- Basic theoretical debates and methodological practices
- A brief introduction to mixed methods
- Types of Social Research
The Basics of Social Research, Part I
- Steps for conducting research
- Working on a research question
- Literature Review
- Making a good argument
Module-II
The Basics of Social Research, Part II
- Conceptualization and operationalization
- Attributes and variables
- Units of analysis
- Levels of measurement
- Association vs. causality
- Ecological fallacy
Sampling and Survey Design (Quantitative Methods)
- Descriptive vs. inferential statistics
- Sampling theory/standard error
- Sampling designs
- Reliability/validity
- Descriptive analysis
Module-III
Research Design in Qualitative Methods
- What kinds of research questions can qualitative research answer?
- The relationship between theory and research in qualitative research
- Sampling in qualitative research
- Introduce assignment on field notes
Qualitative Interviews and Case as Research methods
- Types of qualitative interviews
- Creating an Interview Protocol
- Interviewing techniques and etiquette
Module-IV
Analyzing Qualitative Data: Coding and Content Analysis
- How to code: Manual coding vs. qual. data analysis software (Nvivo)
- Open coding, selecting themes, focused coding
- Practice with your field notes /interview transcripts
- Introduction to content analysis using Python
- Sentiment analysis using Python
- System dynamic Modelling (Social Network Analysis)
Writing Up / Discussion of Mixed Methods Studies
- Presenting and writing up results
- Research Ethics
Project:
- Students should describe and justify research questions that interest them
- Students will perform a systematic literature review on one of their research questions
Practice:
- Students will formulate a problem statement in relation to the Dairy unit of Centurion University (Paralakhemundi) campus, review the related literature, undertake relevant fieldwork, define a conceptual framework and formulate the hypothesis.
- Students will formulate a problem statement in relation to the Mushroom unit of Centurion University (Paralakhemundi) campus, review the related literature, undertake relevant fieldwork, define a conceptual framework and formulate the hypothesis.
References:
- Neuman, W.L. (2004). Basics of social research: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Boston: Pearson Education
Kerlingker, F.N. (1973). Foundations of Behavioural Research: Educational, Psychological and Sociological Enquiry. Wadsworth Publishing Company - Cresswell, J.W. (2011). Research Design, Qualitative, quantitative and Mixed methods approach, Sage Publication
- Yin, Robert (2001) Case Study Design
- Booth, Wayne, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. 2003. The Craft of Research. University of Chicago press
Session Plan
Session 1
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry-Explanation in social science research – Philosophical assumptions (Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms and Methodology)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkcqGU7l_zU
Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms and Methodolog
Session 2
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry- Basic theoretical debates and methodological practices
https://youtu.be/jUKv2NccshQ
Basic theoretical debates and methodological practices
Session 3
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry- Brief introduction to mixed methods
https://youtu.be/1OaNiTlpyX8?list=PLKLiAtsJ1-1kxh1SPqYkaRwGsmYx-0XhM
Introduction to mixed methods
Session 4
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry- Types of Social Research
https://youtu.be/RYmLE8UqCXU
https://youtu.be/tyqLRPxxDEw
Introduction and Type of Research
Session 5
The Basics of Social Research- Steps for conducting research
https://youtu.be/TLtcgTvnFNs
Steps for conducting research
Session 6
The Basics of Social Research- Working on a research question
https://youtu.be/mrWeLJZydUU
Working on a research question
Project:
Students will describe 3 research questions that interest them, listed in order of interest. They should be able to describe why they are interested in these questions. One of these research questions may eventually form the basis for their systematic literature review assignment.
Session 7
The Basics of Social Research- Literature Review
https://youtu.be/t2d7y_r65HU
Literature Review
Project:
A topic will be identified then appropriate systematic literature review will be done by students. They will need to investigate current research trends in the topic and try to find if there is a key problem that has many different possible solutions.
Session 8
The Basics of Social Research- Making a good argument
https://youtu.be/LVyrcGxn8TY
Making a good argument
Session 9
The Basics of Social Research- Conceptualization and operationalization
https://youtu.be/d3YpPhEC7og
Conceptualization and operationalization
Session 10
The Basics of Social Research- Attributes and variables
https://youtu.be/otUhspWR6-s
Attributes and variables
Session 11
The Basics of Social Research- Units of analysis
https://youtu.be/dDVjpTWxaqE
Units of analysis
Session 12
The Basics of Social Research- Levels of measurement
https://youtu.be/OXTdii-b9Co
Levels of measurement
Session 13
The Basics of Social Research- Association vs. causality
https://youtu.be/kKHx9T6XUI0
Association vs. causality
Session 14
The Basics of Social Research- Ecological fallacy
https://youtu.be/8Mpi10MRhDU
Ecological fallacy
Session 15
Sampling and Survey Design- Descriptive vs. Inferential statistics
https://youtu.be/edEXEyvG4Wk
Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics
Practice:
- Students will formulate a problem statement in relation to the Dairy unit of Centurion University (Paralakhemundi) campus.
- Review the related literature
- Undertake relevant fieldwork
- Define conceptual framework
- Formulate hypothesis
Session 16
Sampling and Survey Design- Sampling theory/standard error, Sampling designs
https://youtu.be/pTuj57uXWlk
Sampling theory and Sampling designs
Session 17
Sampling and Survey Design- Reliability/validity
https://youtu.be/Yr817Iy5pfo
Reliability and Validity
Session 18
Sampling and Survey Design- Descriptive analysis
https://youtu.be/QoQbR4lVLrs
Descriptive analysis
Practice:
- Students will formulate a problem statement in relation to the Mushroom unit of Centurion University (Paralakhemundi) campus.
- Review the related literature
- Undertake relevant fieldwork
- Define conceptual framework
- Formulate hypothesis
Session 19
Research Design in Qualitative Methods- What kinds of research questions can qualitative research answer?, The relationship between theory and research in qualitative research, Sampling in qualitative research, Introduce assignment on field notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC1JLc42Yxw
Qualitative Research
Session 20
Qualitative Interviews- Types of qualitative interviews, Creating an Interview Protocol, Interviewing techniques and etiquette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRL4PF2u9XA
Interview
Session 21
Case as Research methods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kynoEFQNEq8
case-study-research-method
Session 22
FGD:FGD_Anjali Dash
Session 23
Nvivo: Nvivo_Anjali Dash
Session 23
Case Studies
Case Studies
Our Main Teachers
Dr. Anjali Dash is working as an Assistant Professor (Economics) at School of Management, Centurian University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar since August 2022. She was a Post-doctoral fellow at International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, 2017-2019. She hold Ph.D. degree in Economics from M.P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain, M.P. and Mphil degree in Economics from Sambalpur University. Her interest is on teaching are: Health economics, Economietrics, Microeconomics, Mathematical economics, and Computer application for economic analysis, Statistics. Her research interest is on health economics, poverty, rural and tribal development, urban issues, education, ageing, migration, and employment. She is interested more in interdisciplinary research. She has more than 8 years of post PhD worked experience in research and teaching from various national organization such as Central University of Odisha, Koraput, Centre for Social Studies, Surat, Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi, Samarthan Bhopal, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai and Sambalpur University. She has proficient in analytical skill in large data like NSSO, NFHS and SAGE.
Kalee Prasanna Pattanayak holds a masters degree in finance from NIILM centre for management studies. His professional career spans over 10 years into industry and academics. He has more than six years of experience in teaching, training and research. His teaching interests include areas like Economics, Agribusiness and Business Environment. Along with facilitating courses, he […]