Research Methodology in Geography

Paper Code: 
GEO 601
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper is an attempt towards making the student aware of the various aspects of Research Methodologies and their relevance in the field of Geography.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

GEO 601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY

(Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to:

 

CO31: This paper will make the students enabled towards the development of research aptitude so that they can prepare a project report, Hypothesis and all other steps involved in their organizing research.

CO32: They become Computer Savvy also so that they can apply new techniques in their research methodology i.e. GIS, Remote Sensing etc.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration,

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz,

Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
  • Research:  Concept and Types.
  • Research Methodology: Definition and concept
  • Significance of research in Geography.
9.00

    Nature of Geographic Research:

  • -Fundamental Research and Applied Research.
  • -Methods and Sources of  Geographic Information.
  • -Major steps in Geographic Research.
9.00

   Hypotheses:

  • -Introduction.
  • -Formulation and Testing

Sampling:

  • -Definition
  • -Types
  • -Methods

Experimental Method:

  • Concept
  • Importance of Geography Laboratory
9.00
Data Collection and Analysis:

Methods of Data collection:

  •         Observation
  •         Questionnaire
  •          Case Study
  •          Interview

Techniques of Data Analysis:

  • Introduction
  • Quantitative vs. Qualitative Methodologies
  • Role of Statistics in Geographical Research

 

9.00

Introduction to the Computer Softwares and Tabulation of Data:

  • -Role of SPSS .
  • -Role of GIS and Remote Sensing

Guidelines for Project Report Writing:

  •  An In-campus Case Study as a Class Activity. 
References: 
  • Agarwal,Chetan : Research Methodology in Geography ( Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi ,2012 )     
  • Sharma,Vijay: Research Methodology in Geography (Common Wealth Publishers ,New Delhi, 2014) 
  • Murthy,K.L.Narasimha :Research Methodology in Geography (Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi ,2014)                                               
  • Azad,Ismael: Research Methodology in Geography( Omsons Publications, New Delhi 2015)                               
  • Misra, Singh: Research Methodology in Geography :Social,Spatial and Policy Dimensions ( Rawat Publications, New Delhi,2002)                         
  • Garg,SunilQuantitive Techniques and Research Methods in Geography (Random Publications, New Delhi, 2017 )
  • Mahmood,Aslam: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies (Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 1998 )   
Academic Year: 
2021-2022