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.

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • Research:  Concept and Types.
  • Research Methodology: Definition and concept.  

Significance of research in Geography.

9.00
Unit II: 
Nature of Geographic Research
  • Nature of Geographic Research:

-Fundamental Research and Applied Research.

-Methods and Sources of  Geographic Information.

-Major steps in Geographic Research.

  • Hypothesis:

-Introduction.

-Role.

-Formulation and Testing

9.00
Unit III: 
Sampling and Experimental Methods

·         Sampling:

-Definition

-Types

-Methods

·         Experimental Method:

-Concept

- Importance of Geography Laboratory

9.00
Unit IV: 
Data Collection and Analysis
  • 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
Unit V: 
Introduction to the Computer Softwares and Tabulation of Data
  • 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.

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 Quantitive Techniques and Research Methods in Geography (Random Publications, New Delhi, 2017 )

·         Mahmood,Aslam: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies (Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 1998 )         

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,Sunil Quantitive 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: 
2019-2020