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Course Curriculam

Course Code: PSYC658 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level PG 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 4
Course Title Research Methodology in Psychology

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

SN
Objectives
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This course provides the student with knowledge of research to be used in behavioral science research and analysis. Impart knowledge of various
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methods and techniques for scientific conduct of social science research.

Pre-Requisites : General

SN. Course Code Course Name

Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage


• Introduction to research methodology in social sciences • Objectives of social scientific research • Steps in
Introduction
research(including synopsis and report writing) • Double blind procedures. • Research Design: experimental and
1 to Research 15.00
Non – experimental, quasi-experimental design, cross- sectional . • Types of research: Experimental research;
Methodology
Survey research; Expost-facto research, Case study and research based on documentation
Problem,
Hypotheses • What is a Research Problem? ,Selecting the Problem ,Necessity of Defining the Problem Technique Involved in •
2 and Defining a Problem Hypothesis: definition, concept and types • Research design in exploratory, descriptive and 15.00
Research casual research
Design
• Concept, definition, Steps in Sampling Design ,Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure • Characteristics of a
3 Sampling 20.00
Good Sample Design , • Different Types of Sample and Sample Designs
Tools in data
4 • Case study • Survey • Rating Scale • Observation • Interview • Standardized psychometric tools 20.00
collection
Reliability,
Validity and • Concept of reliability and types • Concept of validity and types • Steps in tool construction • Item difficulty, Item
5 20.00
Tool discrimination • Norm development
Construction
Qualitative • Difference between qualitative and quantitative Research • In-depth interviewing, case study, Ethnography,
6 10.00
Research grounded theory, focus group, conversation analysis. • Content analysis and Thematic Analysis

Course Learning Outcomes :

SN. Course Learning Outcomes


1 • On completion of the course the student will be able to understand, participate and conduct various steps involved in research.
2 • Differential understanding of appropriate techniques to be used in various types of scientific research in social sciences.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

SN. Pedagogy Methods


1 Lecture
2 Case presentation
3 Audio-visual

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 100.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+25+70

SN. Type Component Name Marks


1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 70.00
3 Internal CLASS TEST 10.00
4 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
5 Internal GROUP PRESENTATION 5.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 0.00 Max : 100

N/A

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 0
SN. PSDA Point

Text & References :

SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL


• Kerlinger, F.,( 1983), Foundations of
1 Book Behavioural Research, Surjeet
Publications, Delhi
• Katz, and Kahn, (1979). Research in
2 Book
Behavioural Sciences, Methuen, USA
• Smith, Jonathan, A. (Ed.) (2003) –
3 Book Qualitative Psychology: A Practical Guide
to Research Methods,

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