Research Methodology II

Paper Code: 
24DATG811
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to acquire knowledge of all the statistical aspects for business decisions

Course Outcomes: 

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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24DATG811

 

 

Research Methodology II

(Theory)

CO283: Understand the concept and theory of probability and probability distribution

CO284: Evaluate the criteria that can be used to select an appropriate statistical test to answer a research question or hypothesis.

CO285: Apply parametric and non parametric tests on statistical distribution

CO286: Select an appropriate statistical test to answer a research question or hypothesis. Know how to conduct a statistical test of a hypothesis.

CO287: Create and apply the Knowledge of new applications and   the recent trends in the subject and report the same.

CO288: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussions, Tutorials Problem solving sessions, Presentations.

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Case Study Analysis, Presentations, Group Discussions.

 

Continuous Assessment Test,

Semester end Examinations,

Quiz,

Solving Numerical problems, Assignments, Class Presentations, Individual & group projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Probability and Probability Distribution:

● Concept of Permutation and Combinations
● Probability: Basic Concepts, Importance of Concept of Probability,
● Theorem of Probability (Additional Theorem and Multiplication Theorem),
● Conditional Probability, Bayes’ Theorem, Mathematical Expectation
● Probability Distribution: Binomial, Poisson’s and Normal.

12.00
Unit II: 
Sampling and Sampling Distribution:

● Sampling: Meaning of census and sample.
● Characteristics of a good sample, Need for sample,
● Types of samples based on Probability and Non-Probability sampling.
● Probability Sampling- Idea of Simple Random Sampling,
● Stratified and Cluster sampling
● Non- Probability Sampling- Purposive and Quota sampling.
● Sampling Distribution and Standard Error: Element of Testing a Statistical Hypothesis- Formulation of the problem, Types of Errors. Level of Significance

12.00
Unit III: 
Parametric Tests:

● Analysis of Parametric Test: Test of Significance for Large and Small samples.
● Analysis of Variance: Application of F-test. One-way and Two-way classification.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Non -Parametric Tests:

● Analysis of Non -parametric Tests
● Chi-square Test: Chi-square test for population variance.
● Chi-Square Test (goodness of fit, independence of attributes using 2x2 and rxc contingency tables).
● Wilcoxon signed rank test, Friedman test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test

12.00
Unit V: 
Research Reports:

● Types and layouts of research reports,
● Steps in report writing, Essentials of a good report, Presentation,
● Footnote- Endnote, Bibliography, References

Essential Readings: 

● Simpson and Kafka: Basic Statistics, Oxford and IBH Publishers.
● Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000), Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
● Business Statistics-Gupta, Goyal, Jain, Biyani, Gupta ( Ajmera Book Company)
● Kothari, C.R.( Second Edition), Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wishwa Publication, New Delhi.

References: 

Readings:
● Spiegel, Schiller and Srinivasan- Theory and Problems of Probability and Statistics-Tata McGraw Hill
● Goon, Gupta and Das: Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. I and II.
● Snedecor and Cochran, Statistical Methods, Oxford and IBH Publishers.
● Shukla,M.C. and Gulshan S.S., Statistics Theory and Practice, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
● Gupta, S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
● Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor V.K., Fundamental of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
e-Resources

https://repository.dinus.ac.id/docs/ajar/Kothari_-_Research_Methodology_...
https://www.researchreinforcement.com/
https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=0c7f189a-083f-4...
http://ww1.shodhganga.com/
https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in/
https://www.scopus.com/home.uri
http://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm
https://www.doaj.org/

Reference Journals:
● Business Perspectives and Research
● FIIB Business Review
● Harvard Business Review
● IUP Journal of Accounting Research
● Jindal Journal of Business Research
● Nirma University Journal of Business & Management Studies
● Oorja
● The Chartered Accountant
● The ICFAI reader
● The Indian Journal of Commerce
● Vikalpa: Journal for Decision Makers

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