Research Methodology

Paper Code: 
GEO 224
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
15.00

Framework of Research. Concept and significance of research in geography; Philosophy and methods: empiricism, positivism, behaviourlism.

15.00

Planning Research and Data Generation. Primary and secondary data; Data collection and arrangement; Research design; Participatory research, Framing pilot and research project; Field Survey and Designing Survey questionnaire

15.00

Theories and Techniques, Model making, application of system theory; Application and relevance of statistical and cartographic techniques

15.00

central tendency, Regression, Co- relation Application of computer and GIS.

Analysis, Writing and Dissemination, Analysis of data and maps; Quantitative and qualitative interpretations.

15.00

Application areas for research:

  • Population studies
  • Land use
  • Urban study
  • Forestry
  • Rural study 
Essential Readings: 

1. Ahuja, R. (2001): Research Methods, Rawat Publications, Jaipur and New

    Delhi.

2. Bhattacharyya, D. K. (2005): Research Methodology, Excel Books, New  

    Delhi

3. Blackburn, J. and Holland, J. (eds.) (1998): Who Changes?

    Institutionalising Participation in Development. IT Publications, London.

4. Blaxter, L.; Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (1996): How to Research. Open

    University Press, Buckingham.

5. Crang, Mike 1999. Cultural Geography. Routledge, London.

6. Daniels, P., Bradshaw, M., et al. (2000): Human Geography: Issues for the

    21st Century. Prentice Hall, London, and Pearson Publishers., Singapore.

    Indian reprint, 2003.

7. Denzin, N. K. and Lincoln, Y.S., (eds.) (2000): Handbook of Qualitative

    Research. Thousand Oaks CA. Sage Publications.

8. Dikshit, R. D. (2003): The Art and Science of Geography: Integrated Readings. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.

9. Dorling, D. and Simpson, L. (eds.) (1999): Statistics in Society. Edward Arnold, London.

10. Fisher, P. and Unwin, D., (eds.) (2002): Virtual Reality in Geography. Taylor and Francis, London.

11. Flowerdew, R. and Martin, D. (eds.) (1997): Methods in Human Geography. A Guide for Students Doing a Research Project. Longman, Harlow.

12. Hay, I. (ed.) (2000): Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography. Oxford University Press, New York.

13. Henn, M., Mark W., and Nick F. (2006): A Short Introduction to Social Research, Vistaar Publications, New Delhi

14. Eyles J. and Smith D. M. (1988): Qualitative Methods in Human Geography, Polity Press, Dales Brewering Cambridge.

15. Kitchin, R. and Tate, N., (2001): Conducting Research into Human Geography. Theory, Methodology and Practice. Prentice-Hall, London.

16. Kitchin, R. and Fuller, D., (2003): The Academic’s Guide to Publishing, Vistaar Publications, New Delhi

17. Limb, M. (2001): Qualitative Methodologies for Geographers. Issue and Debates. Edward Arnold, London.

18. Lofland, J. and Lofland, L.H. (1995): Analysing Social Setting. A Guide to Qualitative Observation and Analysis. Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.

19. Longley, P., Goodchild, M.F., Maguire, D. and Rhind, D. (1999): Geographic Information Systems. Principles, Techniques, Management, Applications. John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Academic Year: 
2017-2018