Research Methods and Statistics – II

Paper Code: 
PSY 214
Credits: 
3
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. Correlational analysis techniques with numerical examples will be discussed. 

Unit I: 
Introduction

Definition and Types of Statistics; Levels of Measurement; Construction of Frequency Distribution;  Graphical Representation - Histogram, Frequency   and Polygon

Unit II: 
Descriptive Statistics

Measures of Central Tendency; Measure of Variability; Correlation - Concept; Product Moment Correlation for Ungrouped Data

Unit III: 
Inferential Statistics

Normal Probability Curve; Sampling; Standard Error Formula – Mean, SD

Unit IV: 
Hypothesis Testing

Null and Alternative Hypothesis; Type I and II errors; ‘t’ Test - Mean for Large and Small Independent Samples; ANOVA (One Way Analysis - Independent Samples)

Unit V: 
Non- parametric statistics

Assumption;  Chi Square; (Null Hypothesis, Contingency Tables);  Rank Order Correlation

Essential Readings: 

Ø Garett, H.E. : Statistics in Psychology and Education, Mumbai, Vakil Feffer and Simous Pvt. Ltd.

Ø Guilford, J.P. : Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education, New York, McGraw Hill (Asian Student Edition).

Ø Kerlinger, F.N. Foundations of Behavioral Research, 2nd Edition, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, 1973.

Ø Siegel, S : Nonparametric Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, New York, McGraw Hill (international Students Edition)

 

References: 

Ø Bailey, K.D. (1978). Methods of Social Research. The Free Press : NY.

Ø Best, J.W. and Kahn (1995). Research in education. Seventh Edition Prentice Hall of India Pvt. New Delhi.

Ø Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Designs in Behavioral Research. New Delhi : Wiley Eastern.

Ø Chaudhary, C.M. (1991). Research Methodology. R.B.S.A. Publishers SMS Highway, Jaipur.

Ø Edward, A.L. : Experimental Design in Psychological Research, Third Edition, American Publishing Co. Ltd., Delhi 1971.

Ø Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education. 3rd Edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill.

Ø Guy, R. F., Edgley, C.E., Arefat, J. and Allen, D.E. (1987). Social Research Methods : Puzzles and Solutions. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.

Ø Kothari, C.R., (1986). Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques. ND : Wiley Eastern Ltd.

Ø Krishnaswamy, O.R. (1993). Methodology of researches in Social Sciences. Hemalaye Publishing House Delhi.

Ø Mohsin, S.M. : Research Methods  in Behavioral Sciences, Orient Longman Ltd.

Ø Selltiz, C., Jahoda, M. and Cook, S.W. (1961). Research Methods in Social Relations. Holt, Rinchart and Winston. New York.

Ø Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated samples, Journal of Psychological Researches, 20, pp 16 to 20.

Ø Shaugnessy et Al. (1990). Research Methods in Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.

Ø Underwood, B.J. (1957). Psychological Research. Appleton Century Crafts, New York.

Ø Welkowitz, J. Ewen, R.B. and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Sciences. Academic Press, N.Y.

Ø Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. McGraw Hill, New York.

 

Academic Year: 
2017-18
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