Batch-2013 onwards
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo
Doctorate of Philosophy
Subject: Research Methodology (181001)
Course Contents (Common for PhD in Engineering, Education, App. Sciences, Management, Computer Applications, Commerce, Economics)
Credit: 4 L T P
4 0 0
Course Contents
1) Research
Objectives of Research, Research types, Research methodology, Research process – Flow chart, description of various steps, Selection of research problem.
2) Research Design
Meaning, Objectives and Strategies of research, different research designs, important experimental designs, completely randomized, randomized block, Latin Square, Factorial experimental design.
3) Methods of Data Collection and Presentation:
Types of data collection and classification, Observation method, Interview Method, Collection of data through Questionnaires, Schedules.
4) Probability Distributions
Discrete and Continuous probability distributions, Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, Normal,
Frequency distribution, Cumulative Frequency distribution, Relative Frequency distribution.
5) Sampling Methods:
Different methods of Sampling : Probability Sampling methods , Random Sampling, Systematic Sampling, Stratified Sampling, Cluster Sampling and Multistage Sampling.
Non probability Sampling methods, Sample size.
6) Testing of Hypotheses:
Testing of Hypotheses concerning mean(s), Testing of Hypotheses concerning proportion (s),
Testing of Hypotheses concerning variance(s)
Parametric tests (t, z and F) , Chi Square test.
7) Analysis of Data:
Statistical measures and their significance: Central tendencies, variation, skewness, Kurtosis.
Analysis of Variance, One - way ANOVA
Correlation and Regression, Multiple Regression, Time series analysis,
Factor Analysis, Centroid method.
Computer simulations using MATLAB / SPSS
8) Report writing and Presentation:
Types of reports, Report Format – Cover page, Introductory page, Text, Bibliography, Appendices, Typing instructions, Oral Presentation.
References:
1. Montgomery, Douglas C. (2007), ‘Design and Analysis of Experiments’, (Wiley
India)
2. Montgomery, Douglas C. & Runger, George C. , ‘Applied Statistics & Probability for Engineers’ (Wiley India)
3. Kothari C.K. (2004), ‘Research Methodology‐ Methods and Techniques’ (New Age
International, New Delhi)
4. Krishnaswamy, K.N., Sivakumar, Appa Iyer and Mathiranjan M. , ‘Management
Research Methodology; Integration of Principles, Methods and Techniques’ (Pearson
Education, New Delhi)
5. Chawla ,Deepak ,Sondhi ,Neena, ’Research Methodology Concepts and Cases’, Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd ,New Delhi.
6.Panneerselvam, R , ‘Research Methodology’, PHI, New Delhi.
7. Cooper, D.R.,Schindler,P.S., ‘Business Research Methods,’ Tata McGraw Hill
8.Gupta S P,’ Statistical Methods’, Sultan Chand & Sons, Delhi
9. Ronald E Walpole, ‘Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists’ (International Edition) , Pearson Education.
10. Pulak Chakravarty: “Quantitative Techniques for Management and Economics”, Himalaya Publishing House.
11. P.C.Tripathi, “A Text Book of Research Methodology in Social Sciences, Sultan Chand & Sons”.
12. Bhattacharyya D.K., ‘Research Methods’, Sage Publications.
University College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
Course: Education Subject Code: 481101
Subject: Recent Advances in Education
Credit : 4 L T P
4 0 0
Instructions for Examiner/Candidates: The question paper shall have 8 questions. Candidate has to attempt any 5 each question will carry 10 marks each and candidate has to be attempt any two questions from each Section.
Objectives:
· To enhance the knowledge of the Different Ism e.g. Naturalism, pragmatism etc.
· To understand the various concepts regarding Indian &western Thinkers
· To enhance the knowledge of the Different Psychological theories & Uses.
· To understand the concepts of Exceptional Children.
· To enhance the knowledge about recent methods in education.
SECTION-A
1. Naturalism, Idealism, Pragmatism: - Meaning, Methods, curriculum & importance for research scholar.
2. Existentialism, Realism, Buddhism & Jainism: - Meaning, Methods, curriculum & importance for research scholar.
3. Indian Philosophers: - Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra NathTagore, Aurobindo Ghosh & Vivekananda: Educational Theories & practices.
4. Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau & John Dewey: - Educational Theories & practices.
SECTION-B
5. The Science of Learning- BBL: Brain Based Learning and PBL: Project Based Learning Meaning Steps and its Education Implications
6. Administration of Psychological Tests.
7. Developing Creativity, Intelligence, Motivation, Personality, Attitude and Aptitude.
8. Meaning and Importance of Mental Hygiene and Exceptional Children: Meaning and their Education.
References Readings:
1. Anastasi A : Psychological testing (6th ed.) N.Y. Macmillan, 1998.
2. Armstrong T : Multiple Intelligence: Seven way and approach curriculum. Education leadership, 1994.
3. Berk L. : Child development (4th ed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997.
4. Brophy J : Teaching problems students N.Y. Guilford press, 1996.
5. Maslow : Motivation and personality (2nd ed.) New York freeman.
6. John Somerville & Ronald E. Santoni: Social And Political Philosophy, Anchor Books.
7. K. Damodaran: Indian Thought a Critical Survey, People's Publishing House
8. N. Jayapalan :Problems Of Indian Education, Jawahar Book Centre, New Delhi.
9. Nigel Warburton, & Warburton Nigel: Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide, Jawahar Book Centre, New Delhi.
10. Chandradhar Sharma: A Critical Survey Of Indian Philosophy, Jawahar Book Centre, New Delhi.
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