Research Methods and Statistics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 114
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
  2. To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis.
  3. To acquire elementary competencies in using computer packages of statistical analyses.
  4. This course deals with research methods that are employed in field settings. Also, familiarity with multivariate techniques is expected.
9.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Research Methodology : Meaning and Purpose of Research, Steps in Research with Special Emphasis on Concepts Like Problem, Hypothesis, Constructs and Variables, Levels of Measurement.

9.00
Unit II: 

Research Methods : Ex Post Facto, Experimental, Survey.

9.00
Unit III: 

Research Design : Meaning, Uses and Types : Pre-test Post-Test Design, Randomized Groups, Factorial Designs.

9.00
Unit IV: 

Tools of data Collection : Questionnaire, Interview, Semantic Differential Technique, Sociometry.

9.00
Unit V: 

Analysis of Data and Report Writing : Interpretation and report writing.

Essential Readings: 
  • Garett, H.E. : Statistics in Psychology and Education, Mumbai, Vakil Feffer and Simous Pvt. Ltd.
  • Guilford, J.P. : Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education, New York, McGraw Hill (Asian Student Edition).
  • Siegel, S : Nonparametric Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, New York, McGraw Hill (international Students Edition)
  • Kerlinger, F.N. Foundations of Behavioral Research, 2nd Edition, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, 1973.
References: 
  1. Edward, A.L. : Experimental Design in Psychological Research, Third Edition, Amerind Publishing Co. Ltd., Delhi 1971.
  2. Mohsin, S.M. : Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Orient Longman Ltd.
  3. Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Designs in Behavioral Research. New Delhi : Wiley Eastern.
  4. Kothari, C.R., (1986). Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques. ND : Wiley Eastern Ltd.
  5. Guy, R. F., Edgley, C.E., Arefat, J. and Allen, D.E. (1987). Social Research Methods : Puzzles and Solutions. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
  6. Bailey, K.D. (1978). Methods of Social Research. The Free Press : NY.
  7. Selltiz, C., Jahoda, M. and Cook, S.W. (1961). Research Methods in Social Relations. Holt, Rinchart and Winston. New York.
  8. Underwood, B.J. (1957). Psychological Research. Appleton Century Crafts, New York.
  9. Best, J.W. and Kahn (1995). Research in education. Seventh Edition Prentice Hall of India Pvt. New Delhi.
  10. Shaugnessy et Al. (1990). Research Methods in Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
  11. Chaudhary, C.M. (1991). Research Methodology. R.B.S.A. Publishers SMS Highway, Jaipur.
  12. Krishnaswamy, O.R. (1993). Methodology of researches in Social Sciences. Hemalaye Publishing House Delhi.
  13. Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated samples, Journal of Psychological Researches, 20, pp 16 to 20.
  14. Welkowitz, J. Ewen, R.B. and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Sciences. Academic Press, N.Y.
  15. Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. McGraw Hill, New York.
  16. Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education. 3rd Edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill.
  17. McGuigan, F.J. (1969) : Experimental Psychology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Academic Year: 
2018-19
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