Unit 1
Meaning of research – objectives of research – importance of research in different fields with special reference to commerce and management. Types of research – defining a research problem –literature review – research design – Different steps.
Unit 2
Meaning and importance of data in research. Collection of data – observation methods, interview method, questionnaire, and schedule method of data collection. Census method of data collection.
Unit 3
Sampling design and different sampling techniques – their advantages and disadvantages. Probability methods – random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling, non- probability methods – convenience sampling, judgment sampling, quota sampling – merits of sampling.
Unit 4
Classification and analysis of data. Tabulation – advantages, types of tables – inclusive and exclusive tables – open end tables – qualities of a good table, parts of a statistical table – design of tables. Types of analysis of data – Time series analysis – diagrams and graphs – construction of graphs, bar diagrams, histograms, frequency polygon, and frequency curves – ogives. Hypothesis, testing of hypothesis.
Unit 5
Components of a research project, Preparation of project report. Appendices and bibliography.