Research Methodology (CUFS1110)

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Dr. Naga Jogayya K

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Course Objectives:
  1. To understand the various types of research and methodologies involved in conducting effective and reliable research.
  2. To develop the skills required to collect, analyze, and interpret data accurately and
  3. To learn the essential components and best practices for writing research papers and theses, as well as understanding ethical issues and intellectual property rights.
Course Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform and support
  2. Develop and execute detailed research plans and
  3. Apply appropriate data collection methods and analyze data using statistical
  4. Write structured and well-documented research papers and
  5. Understand and address ethical issues, intellectual property rights, and copyright in
CO’s Description CO-PO

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CO-1  Understanding comprehensive literature review to inform and support research. H
CO-2 Create and execute detailed research plans and designs. M
CO-3 Apply appropriate data collection methods and analyze data using statistical tools. H
CO-4 Evaluating  Structured and Well-Documented Research Papers and Theses. H
CO-5 Understand and address ethical issues, intellectual property rights, and copyright in research M

SYLLABUS:

UNIT I

Basics of Research: Objectives and types of research: Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and Conceptual vs. Empirical; Research Formulation: Literature review and development of hypothesis; Research design and methods: Developing a research plan - Exploration, Description, Diagnosis, and Experimentation; Determining experimental and Sample designs

UNIT II

Data Analysis Methods: Data Collection and Analysis: Methods of data collection — Sampling methods and data processing; Data Analysis: Types of data, Basic concept of frequency distribution, Measure of central values — Mean, median, and mode, Measure of dispersion, Range, mean deviation and standard deviation, Probability theory and classical definition of probability, Bayes theorem of probability, Conditional probability and coincidence probability; Statistical Analysis: Chi-square test, ANOVA, SPSS; Types of Errors and lnterpretation of Findings

UNIT III

Scientific Reports and Thesis Writing: Reporting and thesis writing: Structure and components of scientific reports and thesis; Significance and different steps in the preparation; Illustrations, Bibliography; Presentations: Oral and Poster; Importance of effective communication in scientific research

UNIT IV

Ethical Issues and Intellectual Property Rights: Basics of ethical issues in research; Understanding intellectual property rights and copyright; Ethical standards and practices in research; Plagiarism and how to avoid it; Legal aspects of research and intellectual property

UNIT V

Advanced Research Techniques and Tools: Advanced research methodologies and their applications; Use of software tools in research: SPSS, R, NVivo; Multivariate analysis techniques; Meta-analysis and systematic reviews; Emerging trends and future directions in research methodology

Project Component:
  1. Calculation of mean, median, and mode, standard deviation, variance, perform chi-square test and T-test and student's T-test on a set of values from Minor Project
  2. Write a review article
  3. Quantitative Qualitative, and Conceptual vs. Empirical methods ion research data (Population)
  4. Research design and methods: Developing a research plan
Reference Books:
  1. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C.R. Kothari, Gaurav Garg, New Age International
  2. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John Creswell, J. David Creswell, SAGE Publications.
  3. The Craft of Research by Wayne Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, University of Chicago Press.
  4. Practical Research: Planning and Design by Paul Leedy, Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, Pearson.
  5. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association.
  6. Research Methodology, by Sinha, C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. EssEss Publications.
  7. Research Methods: the concise knowledge base by Trochim, M.K., 2OOS; Atomic Dog Publishing. 270p.
  8. Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry, Allyn and Bacon by Anthony, , Graziano, A.M. and Raulin, M.L., 2009.
UNIT-I
Session 1: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper: What is a Research Objective? Definition, Types, Examples and Best Practices

Journal Article: RM U1 P1.pdf

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1vf8ZvADxfY?list=PLLhSIFfDZcUWRlgiXMkd1rNeLSz1You4O

Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Objectives and types of research
Session 2: Student Group formation Student Groups formation for Presentations
Session 3: Prior to the Classroom  Session Journal Article: TYPES-OF-RESEssARCH.pptx.pdf

YouTube Video: Research Types: Descriptive/Analytical/Qualitative/Quantitative/Conceptual/Empirical/Applied/Basic

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed:

Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and Conceptual vs. Empirical research

Session 4: Flip Class Writing a research paper draft format explanation
Session 5: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:What is a Research Hypothesis and How to Write a Hypothesis​

Journal Article:jkms-36-e338.pdf

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ixMDhhcTrgM

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Research Formulation: Literature review and development of hypothesis
Session 6: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Research Design & Method - Research Methods Guide - Research Guides at Virginia Tech

Journal Article:(PDF) THE RESEARCH DESIGN

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/R0UiHEaer34?list=PL9dMr9Wa6zz5oiWNyb4MjuSJ-UVVtiYyT

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Research design and methods: Developing a research plan - Exploration, Description, Diagnosis, and Experimentation; Determining experimental and Sample designs.
Session 7: Presentations Group-wise presentation for Unit 1 and LRs corrections
UNIT-IV
Session 8: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Ethical Considerations in Research | Types & Examples

Journal Article:(PDF) Ethical Issues in Research

YouTube Video: 4. "Ethical Issues In Research" from Research Methodology Subject - YouTube

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Basics of ethical issues in research
Session 9: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:What is Intellectual Property and copy right?

Journal Article: AN INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

YouTube Video: Concept of Intellectual Property Right

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Understanding intellectual property rights and copyright.
Session 10: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Guiding Principles for Ethical Research | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Journal Article:Guiding Principles for Ethical Research | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

YouTube Video: Understanding Research Ethics: Principles and Practices [Video-3]

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Ethical standards and practices in research
Session 11: Project components Progress of Project Components
Session 12: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:What is plagiarism and how to avoid it? - PMC

Journal Article:What is plagiarism and how to avoid it? - PMC

YouTube Video: Plagiarism and its types | How to Avoid

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Plagiarism and how to avoid it; Legal aspects of research and intellectual property
Session 13: Flip class To discuss about sessions 24-28
 UNIT-II
Session14: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper: What Is Data Collection: Methods, Types, Tools

Journal Article:Data Collection Methods and Tools for Research; A Step-by-Step Guide to Choose Data Collection Technique for Academic and Business Research Projects

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/rloOsJxluBk

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Data Collection and Analysis: Methods of data collection

 

Session 15: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:What is Data Sampling? Methods and Applications | Egnyte

Journal Article: Data_Collection_and_Sampling.dvi

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/KLAEwukvuZs

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Sampling methods and data processing

 

Session 16: Assignments Allocation Assignments topics allocation
Session 17: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Types of Frequency Distribution | GeeksforGeeks

Journal Article:Unit-4.pdf

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/hRl3s0iYCHM

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Data Analysis: Types of data, Basic concept of frequency distribution, Measure of central values
Session 18: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion | GeeksforGeeks

Journal Article: 13.1: Basic statistics- mean, median, average, standard deviation, z-scores, and p-value - Engineering LibreTexts

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/179ce7ZzFA8

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Mean, median, and mode, Measure of dispersion, Range, mean deviation and standard deviation.
Session 19: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Bayes' Theorem: What It Is, Formula, and Examples

Journal Article: archive.mu.ac.in/myweb_test/MCA study material/M.C.A. (Sem - II) Probability and Statistics.pdf

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/lQVkXfJ-rpU

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Probability theory and classical definition of probability, Bayes theorem of probability, Conditional probability and coincidence probability
Session 20: Flip Class New Tools discussion towards Statistics- Assignments
Session 21: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:11: Chi-Square and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) - Statistics LibreTexts

Journal Article:ANOVA, Regression, and Chi-Square | Educational Research Basics by Del Siegle

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ijeEYFnS2v4

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed : Statistical Analysis: Chi-square test, ANOVA
Session 22: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Identifying and Correcting Data Entry Errors in SPSS - ResearchWithFawad

Journal Article:interpretingspssoutput2016-2.pdf

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/D6sTQB6oE4o

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: SPSS; Types of Errors and Interpretation of Findings

 

Session 23: Group Discussion Conduct an activity for New software’s uses SPSS and LR’s corrections
UNIT-III
Session 24: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Thesis and report writing | writing@chalmers

Journal Article:projectthesis_presentation-MSME-Report Writing Guidelines-20221117.pdf

YouTube Video: How to write a Research Thesis or Dissertation | Step-by-step process & AI tools

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Reporting and thesis writing
Session 25: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Scientific Report -9 Components of a Scientific Report

Journal Article:Scientific Reports - Report Writing - LibGuides at University of Westminster

YouTube Video: Structure and components of a research article | Dr. Asif Mol. Biology

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed:l

Structure and components of scientific reports and thesis

Session 26:  Project Component discussion Distribution of the Project topic and its outline for preparations
Session 27: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Compiling of Bibliography: Steps and Techniques - Enlightenknowledge

Journal Article:What is Bibliography?: Meaning, Types, and Importance - Library & Information Science Education Network.

YouTube Video: Difference between bibliography and reference

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed:  Significance and different steps in the preparation; Illustrations, Bibliograph.
Session 28: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:The Importance of Communication in Research | Researcher.Life

Journal Article:Using Science to Improve Science Communication - Communicating Science Effectively - NCBI Bookshelf

YouTube Video: Communicating Research Findings [Video 7]

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Presentations: Oral and Poster; Importance of effective communication in scientific research
Session 29: Flip class  Students Engagement with activities and LRs Corrections
UNIT-V
Session 30: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Overview - Advanced research methods - Research guides at Camosun College Library

Journal Article:What is Research Methodology? Definition, Types, and Examples | Paperpal

YouTube Video: Lecture 01 - Introduction to Research Methodology - Lecture Series - Advanced Research Methodology

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Advanced research methodologies and their applications
Session 31: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Tools and Software for Research (Writing)

Journal Article:(PDF) Tools and Software for Research (Writing)

YouTube Video: Types of Research Tools: Super Easy Explanation (UGC NET Paper 1)

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Use of software tools in research
Session 32: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:Analysing your research data – NVivo, SPSS, and Stata | Intramed

Journal Article:Paper19781.pdf

YouTube Video: Inferential Statistics FULL Tutorial: T-Test, ANOVA, Chi-Square, Correlation & Regression Analysis

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: SPSS, R, NVivo
Session 33: Practicing software’s Various statistical software’s practice session
Session 34: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:  An Introduction to Multivariate Analysis [With Examples]

Journal Article: 3231

YouTube Video: What is Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate analysis

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Multivariate analysis techniques
Session 35: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper: The difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis - Covidence

Journal Article: Introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

YouTube Video: META-ANALYSIS vs SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: Understand the Differenc

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Session 36: Prior to the Classroom Session Blog/Whitepaper:The future of research: Emerging trends and new directions in scientific inquiry - Research leap

Journal Article:(PDF) Future Directions in Research Methodologies: A Multidisciplinary Approach

YouTube Video: Emerging Trend in Business Research, Research and Scientific Method

  Classroom Session Topics to be discussed: Emerging trends and future directions in research methodology.
Session 37: Project session Project component evaluations
Session 38: Flip class Repetition for important topics
Session 39: Project Presentations Project evaluation and presentation
Session 40: Final observations Final doubt clarification Session

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