Research Methods and Statistics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 114
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
  •  To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis.
  •  To acquire elementary competencies in using computer packages of statistical analyses.
  •  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

Analysis Of Data And Report Writing : Interpretation and Report Writing                09 hrs

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).
  •  Kerlinger, F.N. Foundations of Behavioral Research, 2nd Edition, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, 1973.
  •  Siegel, S : Nonparametric Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, New York, McGraw Hill (international Students Edition)
References: 
  •  Bailey, K.D. (1978). Methods of Social Research. The Free Press : NY.
  •  Best, J.W. and Kahn (1995). Research in education. Seventh Edition Prentice Hall of India Pvt. New Delhi.
  • Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Designs in Behavioral Research. New Delhi : Wiley Eastern.
  • Chaudhary, C.M. (1991). Research Methodology. R.B.S.A. Publishers SMS Highway, Jaipur.
  • Edward, A.L. : Experimental Design in Psychological Research, Third Edition, Amerind Publishing Co. Ltd., Delhi 1971.
  •  Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education. 3rd Edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill.
  •  Guy, R. F., Edgley, C.E., Arefat, J. and Allen, D.E. (1987). Social Research Methods : Puzzles and Solutions. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
  • Kothari, C.R., (1986). Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques. ND : Wiley Eastern Ltd.
  • Krishnaswamy, O.R. (1993). Methodology of researches in Social Sciences. Hemalaye Publishing House Delhi.
  • McGuigan, F.J. (1969) : Experimental Psychology, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
  •  Mohsin, S.M. : Research Methods  in Behavioral Sciences, Orient Longman Ltd.
  •  Selltiz, C., Jahoda, M. and Cook, S.W. (1961). Research Methods in Social Relations. Holt, Rinchart and Winston. New York.
  • Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated samples, Journal of Psychological Researches, 20, pp 16 to 20.
  • Shaugnessy et Al. (1990). Research Methods in Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
  • Underwood, B.J. (1957). Psychological Research. Appleton Century Crafts, New York.
  •  Welkowitz, J. Ewen, R.B. and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Sciences. Academic Press, N.Y.
  •  Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. McGraw Hill, New York.
Academic Year: 
2016-17
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