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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Family & Community Sciences,
Department of Family & Community Sciences
Fatehgunj, 0265-2795522
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ACADEMIC YEAR
2015-2016
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B.Sc. (F. C. Sc.)
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YEAR
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III
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Core Compulsory
HDF 1602
Application of Research Methods
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CREDIT
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3 (0+3)
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Semester
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VI
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HOURS
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90
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OBJECTIVES
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Provide first hand experience of research by conducting a qualitative and/ or quantitative.
Familiarize and strengthen research process through ongoing literature review (web search, library visits)
Learn to disseminate research finding through presentations and formal writing.
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COURSE CONTENT
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UNIT-I
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Introduction to Research
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(20%)
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Brainstorming, Selection and Definition of a Problem - Students are required to think of researchable topics and evolve suitable design to study the problem.
Review of Literature: Identifying authentic sources of research articles and understanding the steps of research thorough library search, web search and summarizing of research articles
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UNIT-II
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Conceptualizing the study
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(35%)
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Formulating objectives/hypothesis
Design, Sample,
Construction and field testing the tool
Data collection
(The students-researchers are guided to conceptualize their study)
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UNIT-III
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Data Analysis and Interpreting Results
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(25%)
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Students-researchers apply quantitative and qualitative procedures of data analysis working in small teams.
They interpret findings.
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UNIT - IV
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Reporting and Presentation
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(20%)
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Students-researchers document the research using scientific writing knowledge.
They learn to communicate the findings through presentation and written report.
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REFERENCES
(Readings will depend upon the research design and area of study chosen for that year).
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Chawla, D. and Sondhi, N. (2011). Research methodology: concepts and cases.New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd
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Denicolo, P. and Becker, L. (2012) Developing research proposals. Sage Publications Ltd
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Gay, L.R., Mills, G. and Airasian, P.(2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications (9th Edition), Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Merrill/Pearson
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Kothari, C. R. (2004) Research methods. New Delhi: New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers
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McBruney, D.H. (2001). Research methods (5th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsnorth/Thomson Learning
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Learning Experiences
Hands on experience in planning and executing a research study.
Presentations and report writing
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Evaluations
Group Assignment and Formal Presentation
Individual report writing
One Quiz
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