The aim of this course is to figure out the in depth knowledge on research methodology so that a researcher can do his/her research with satisfying all steps.

After completing this course, the students should

understand all the features of a complete research;

learn how to write his/her thesis/dissertation; and

able to write a project proposal.

At the end of the course, the students will be able to

know how to write title, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusion and recommendation of a complete research; and

write a project proposal.

Elements of Research: Concept, definition and scope of research. Research methods and methodology, Research ethics, Desirable qualities of research, Research question, Research objectives, Research hypothesis, Operational definition.

Research Process: Conceptual, empirical and analytical phases of research; Problem identification, literature review, setting objectives and hypothesis, selection of research design and sample design, data gathering, data processing and analysis, and report writing.

Questionnaire Design and Construction: Types of questions, Framing of questions, Sequencing questions, Construction of a model questionnaire, Question wording, Guidelines for avoiding poor question wording.

Data Processing and Analysis: Editing, Coding, Data entry, Validation check, Imputation of variables, Tabulation plan, data analysis.

Reliability and Validity in Measurements: Measurement error, Test for sound measurement, Reliability and its measurements, Validity and its types, Measurements of validity; Construction of measurements scales.

Report Writing: Types of Reports, Design and Structure of Reports, Introductory Section, Main Body, Concluding Section, Tables and Graphical Presentations, References and Bibliography.

Project Proposal: Request for proposal, Term of reference, Components of a proposal, Evaluation of proposal.

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