Research Methodology in Behavioural Sciences

The quality and productivity of a research work very much depends on the competency of the researchers. Such competency needs to be generated and nurtured properly among the researchers from the very beginning of their research career. This comprehensive book on research methodology discusses in detail how to carry out research studies in various disciplines of behavioural sciences in an organized manner. The book is meant for the postgraduate students of Education (M. Ed. ), Sociology, Psychology and Management. In addition, it will also be useful to research scholars in learning the art of doing qualitative and quantitative research studies in behavioural sciences. Key Features:Systematic and logical organization of the subject matter providing step-by-step description of the research methodology for conducting research studies. Extensively illustrated with working examples, diagrams and tablesA comprehensive description of the essential data collection tools employed in quantitative and qualitative research studies, along with their proper construction, standardization and validationComplete and workable description of the techniques and methods of data analysis used in quantitative and qualitative research studiesA complete chapter devoted to the use of computer technology for the execution of the quantitative and qualitative research studiesTable of Contents:Research: Nature and Fundamental ConceptsResearch in Behavioural Sciences: Nature and Types Historical ResearchDescriptive or Normative Survey ResearchDevelopmental ResearchExperimental Research and DesignsQuasi-experimental ResearchEx-post Facto ResearchQualitative ResearchEthnographic ResearchCase Study and Single Subject Study ResearchDocumentary Analysis ResearchResearch Problem: Identification and Writing a Research Proposal (Synopsis) Searching and Reviewingthe Related LiteratureResearch Hypotheses SamplingData Collection: Tools and TechniquesData Collection Tools: ObservationData Collection Tools: QuestionnaireData Collection Tools: InterviewData Collection Tools: Rating ScalesData Collection Tools: Attitude ScalesData Collection Tools: Achievement TestsData Collection Tools: Sociometry or Sociometric TechniquesData Collection Tools: Personality and Adjustment InventoriesData Collection Tools: Projective TechniquesConstruction and Standardization of Research Tools Interpretation of Test Scores: Scores Transformation and Development of Test NormsReliability of Research ToolsValidity of Research ToolsQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisWriting Research Report Using Computer Technology in Research Appendix Bibliography Index