Research Methodology

Paper Code: 
GEO-141
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
12.00
Unit I: 
  • Research : meaning, Definition and Objectives of research,
  • Types of Research- Descriptive Vs Analytical, Applied Vs Fundamental, Quantitative Vs Qualitative, Conceptual Vs Empirical Research,
  • Research Approaches, Significance of Research
  • Research Design: Meaning, concept, need, designs for different type of research, library, laboratory and field research; advantages of designing research
  • Research problem and developing research proposal: selection of research area and topic, statement of the research problem, its scope, steps involved in defining the problems.
  • Literature search: reviewing related literature, referencing, abstracting, computer search, bibliography, evaluation of the problems.
  • Defining concepts, objectives, basic assumptions, delimitation and limitations of the problem, statement of hypothesis.
12.00
Unit II: 
  • Variables: independent and dependent variables, Quantitative and Qualitative variables, discrete and continuous variables, confounding variables, methods of controlling variables, measurement of variables.
  • Sampling: meaning, characteristics of a good sample design, step in sampling design, types, advantages
  • Techniques of data collection:
  • Primary data, questionnaire, schedules, interview, observation and other methods; secondary data: reliability, suitability and adequacy of data.
  • Processing and analysis of data: processing operation: editing, coding, classification and tabulation of data, Cartographic Presentation of Data, elements of data analysis, role of statistics in data analysis, statistical tables
  • Report writing: types, format of writing the report.
12.00
Unit III: 
  • Probability: basic aspects, probability of combination of events, probability of random variables, distribution of random variables.
  • Statistical methods: measures of central tendency- mean, median, mode, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic mean.
  • Common distribution functions: binomial probability distribution, poisson distribution and normal distribution curve.
  • Measures of dispersion: range, mean deviation, variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation.
  • Regression and correlation: least square methods of fitting a regression line, curvilinear regression, correlation methods, correlation coefficient.
12.00
Unit IV: 

Selected techniques of spatial analysis: concentration & dispersal of economic activities,

  • combinational analysis,
  • methods of measuring regional disparities & inequalities
12.00
Unit V: 
  • Network analysis,
  • use of software for quantitative geographical analysis,
  • Introduction to RS & GIS,
  • integrated area development planning, methods of delimiting regions
References: 
  1. David unwin,Introductory spatial Analysis,Methuen,London,1981.
  2. Gregory,S.Statistical Methods and Georapher,Longman,Landon,1978.
  3. Hammond R and P.S.McCullagh Quantitative Techniques in Geography:An Introduction,Clearendan Press,Oxford,1974.
  4. John P.Cole and Cuchlanie A.M.King,quantitative Geography,John Wiley,London,1968.
  5. Johnston R.J.,Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography,Longman,London,1973.
  6. Kautsoniannis,Theory of Economitrics,Mcmillan,London,1973.
  7. Maurice Yeats,An Introduction to Quantiative Analysis in Human Geography,McGraw Hill,New York,1974.
  8. Peter Haggett,Andrew D.Cliff,& Allan Frey,Location Methods volI and II,Edward Arnold,London,1977.
  9. H. N. Mishra, Vijai P. Singh, Research Methodology In Geography
  10. Daniel Montello, Paul Sutton. ISBN: 1412902878 ... Book:- An Introduction To Scientific Research Methods In Geography Concepts And Techniques
  11. C.R Kothari, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques
Academic Year: 
2018-2019