RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO601(A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course attempts to introduce the students to the basic knowledge related to geographical field research design. The course examines the questions related to data collection, methods and its analysis.

Course Outcomes: 
CO62: Assess the significance and concept of research in geography so that they can formulate research projects.
CO63: Explore the methods for research aims and objectives and can form an appropriate hypothesis for the same.
CO64: Interpret how to make appropriate samples from the population. They will learn about different variables of Experimental methods in Geography.
CO65: Acquire the knowledge of various methods of both primary and secondary data collections.
CO66: Identify the techniques of data analysis like different statistical tools.
CO67: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
12.00
  • Research: Concept and Types.
  • Research Methodology: Definition and concept.
  • Significance of research in Geography.
12.00
Unit II: 
Nature of Geographic Research
 
  • Fundamental Research and Applied Research
  • Methods and Sources of Geographic Information.
  • Major steps in Geographic Research
  • Hypotheses: Introduction, Formulation and Testing
12.00
Sampling:
 Definition
 Types
 Methods
Experimental Method: Concept Importance of Geography Laboratory
12.00
Unit IV: 
Data Collection and Analysis:
 
Methods of Data collection:
 Observation
 Questionnaire
 Schedule
 Case Study
 Interview
 
 
Techniques of Data Analysis:
 Introduction
 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Methodologies
 Role of Statistics in Geographical Research
12.00
Unit V: 
Introduction to the Computer Software 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.
Essential Readings: 
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, Sunil Quantitative Techniques and Research Methods in Geography (Random Publications, New Delhi, 2017)
 Mahmood, Aslam: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies (Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 1998)
 Sarkar, Ashis, Quantitative Geography-Techniques and Presentations, Orient Black Swan.
 Kothari, C.R. and Garg. Gaurav, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Age International Publishers.
 
 
SUGGESTED READINGS
 Mishra, R.P, Research Methodology- A handbook, Concept Publishing Company(P) Ltd.
 Hussain, Majid.: Methodology of Geography, Anmol Publications (P) Ltd.,2007.
 Harvey, David, Explanation in Geography, Oxford University Press.
 Harvey, Milton.E. and Holly.Brian. P: Themes in Geographic Thought, Routledge Revivals.
References: 
  1. https://epathshala.nic.in/
  2. https://egyankosh.ac.in
Academic Year: 
2024-2025