Fundamentals of Behavioural and Social Science Research

ABOUT THE COURSE:This course, "Fundamentals of Behavioural and Social Science Research," is designed to introduce students to the scope, foundational principles, methodologies, and applications of research in Humanities and Social Science. Through this 12-week journey, participants will learn what is research, how to design, conduct, and report research aimed at uncovering the complexities of behavioral research procedure that includes disciplines like education, social science etc. With a practical and theoretical approach, this course equips learners with the necessary conceptsof research to contribute to evidence-based insights in academia, industry, and beyond.INTENDED AUDIENCE: BA, B.Com. MA, M.Com., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.PREREQUISITES: Enrolment in UG Course is necessary.

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Behavioral and Social Science Research
Week 2:Research Paradigms
Week 3:Types of Research
Week 4:Quantitative Methods
Week 5:Qualitative Methods
Week 6:Mixed Methods
Week 7:Criteria and Source of Identifying research problem
Week 8:Developing assumptions and hypothesis
Week 9:Sampling
Week 10:Understanding of Data and Collection methods
Week 11:Writing Research Proposal/Synopsis/Research Papers
Week 12:Referencing