Course Curriculam

Course Code: ECON218 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 6
Fundamentals of Research Methodology in
Course Title
Economics
The course aims at providing the basic framework among the undergraduate students to initiate research process in economics right from
Course problem identification and preparing research design and learning to adhering to an appropriate methodology for improving the quality of
Description : research. The course provides guidelines specifically for improving the quality of research and learning to do empirical research.

Course Objectives :

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Objectives
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The course aims at providing the basic framework among the undergraduate students to initiate research process in economics right from problem
1 identification and preparing research design and learning to adhering to an appropriate methodology for improving the quality of research. The course
provides guidelines specifically for improving the quality of research and learning to do empirical research.

Pre-Requisites : General

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Course Contents / Syllabus :

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Definition, concept, objectives and motivation of Research, Research Approaches, types of research, Group
Module I discussion on: significance of research in economics and related disciplines, Research methods versus methodology,
Introductio Criteria for good research, Problems encountered by Researchers in India. Ethics in research, types of variables,
1 20.00
n to concept and identification of parameters Industry expert lecture related to/group discussion: Introduction to Marketing
Research Research, Definition of marketing research A classification of marketing research, Marketing research process, The
role of marketing research on MIS and DSS
Module II
Augmented learning on: Defining the Research Problem, Developing an Approach, Importance of defining the
Problem
problem, using literature survey in research Steps in problem identification, defining Environmental context of the
Identificatio
2 Problem, field work based learning on: qualitative research; case study method Augmented learning on: Research 30.00
n and
Design: Objectives and definition, types of research design Classification – Exploratory research design, Descriptive
Research
research design, Experimental research design, basic principles of Experimental design
Design
Types of Data: Primary and secondary data collection methods, sources of data their importance and limitations
(Observation method, Interview method, Questionnaire method), other methods of data collection, selection of
Module III appropriate method od data collection Constructing questionnaire: INTERACTIVE SESSION ON: Steps in constructing
Methods of a questionnaire, types of questions, difference between questionnaires and schedules Augmented learning on
Data Measurement and scales: Attitude measurement and scaling techniques (ordinal, nominal, ratio, interval, likert scale);
3 35.00
Collection different scales for measuring attitude, Test of sound measurement, Sampling: Types of sampling designs, Sampling
and Decisions, Probability And Non-Probability Sampling Methods Sample Selection Methods, Methods of Sample Size
Sampling Determination GROUP DISCUSSION ON/ Industry expert lecture on: Ethnography and its importance in economics
Data Collection and field force, Field work procedure, Common sources of error in field work, Tabulation of collected
data, SELF WORK ON: Pilot Study: Concept, Importance
Module IV Basic concepts in testing hypothesis, measuring power of a hypothesis test, hypothesis testing of: means, difference of
Hypothesis means, comparing two related samples, proportions, difference between proportions, limitations of testing tests of
4 Testing hypothesis, Test of Significance z, t, f, chi- square, correlation and regression Interpretation and Report Writing: 15.00
and Report Techniques and precautions in writing interpretations, steps in report writing, Types of report, components of research
Writing report, format for formal research report to be published, writing bibliography and references

Course Learning Outcomes :

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Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

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The class will be taught using lecture method in remote learning using the four quadrant approach and class participation will be encouraged. Basic
concepts will be explained in detail so that the students can develop deep conceptual understanding. Application of the concepts in the current
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scenario will be discussed in the class. Self-work will be the integral part of curriculum and students will be asked to give presentations in groups,
write small projects and do case based analysis on rel

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

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

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1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal MID TERM EXAM 10.00
4 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
5 Internal INTEGRATED PROJECT 15.00

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

N/A

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 3
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1 Presentation on the project proposal
2 Short article writing on given/chosen area
3 Case Discussion

Text & References :

SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL

1. Marketing Research – An applied
1 Book
orientation – by Naresh K. Malhotra
2. Kothari, C.R., Research Methodology,
2 Book
Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi
3. Marketing Research – Zikmund, Babin,
3 Book
Cengage Learning Publication
4. Marketing Research ( text and cases) by
4 Book
Rajendra Nargundkar, Tata McGraw Hill
 • Amarchand, D., Research Methods in
5 Book
Commerce, Emrald Publishers, Chennai
Research Methodology, A step-by-step
6 Book
guide for beginners by Ranjit Kumar
Overview of Factor Analysis Jamie
7 Book DeCoster Department of Psychology
University of Alabama
Exploratory Factor Analysis Theory and
8 Book
Application: A Guide