Andhra University

Visakhapatnam
ICSSR sponsored Ten Day Research Methodology Programme
For PhD Scholars in Social Sciences
02-05-2016 to 11-05-2016
Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) and Department of Education, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam is going to organize a Ten day Training programme on Research
Methodology for PhD Scholars in Social Sciences.
About the Programme
Research in some form or the other, has been a passion with mankind at all times; for some an
obligation they owe to themselves. With the growing complexity of social life and the attendant
challenge which modern societies typically represent, survey- researches in disciplines dealing
with different aspects of the social reality have become imperative. Research is equally
important for social scientists in studying social relationship and in seeking answers to various
social problems. It provides the intellectual satisfaction of knowing a few things just for the sake
of knowledge and also has practical utility for the social scientists to know for the sake of being
able to do something better or in a more efficient manner. Research in social sciences is
concerned both with knowledge for its own sake and with knowledge for what it can contribute
to practical concerns. This double emphasis is perhaps especially appropriate in the case of
social science. On the one hand, its responsibility as a science is to develop a body of principles
that make possible the understanding and prediction of the whole range of human interactions.
On the other hand, because of its social orientation, it is increasingly being looked to for practical
guidance in solving immediat6e problems of human relations. In addition to what has been stated
above, the significance of research can also be understood keeping in view the following points;
To those students who are writing a masters or PhD Thesis, research may mean
careerism or a way to attain a high position in the social structure;
To professionals in research methodology, research may mean a source of livelihood;
To philosophers and thinkers, research may mean the outlet for new ideas and insights;
To literary men and women, research may mean the development of new styles and
creative work;
To analysts and intellectuals, research may mean the generalizations of new theories.

Thus, research is the fountain of knowledge for the sake of knowledge and an important source
of providing guidelines for solving different business, governmental and social problems. It is a
sort of formal training which enables one to understand the new development in ones field in a
better way. Keeping the broad framework suggested by the Indian Council of Social Science
Research Training we are planning to organize the course workshop on Research Methodology
with reference to Educational Research All the professional workers in Education should be
familiar with the methods, should understand some of the techniques of problem identifications,
hypothesis formulation, the construction and the use of data, gathering instruments and analysis
of data. They should also be interpreting research reports that appear in professional
publications.
Theme of the course
The theme of the 10 Day Training cum workshop is curriculum of Research Methodology with
reference to Educational Research.
Sub theme of the course
The subtheme of the course is research in the fields of Teacher Education, Adult Education and
Special Education. They are as follows.

Nature of Scientific Methods and its Application to Education& Nature, Importance and
Scope of Educational Research.
Types of Research: Historical, Analytical, Interdisciplinary, Evaluative, Descriptive
Survey, Experimental and Action Research
Steps in the Process of Research- Problem Selection, Formulation and Planning: How to
write a Proposal
Types of Research Design: Exploratory, Diagnostic, Descriptive
Types of Research Design: Experimental; Control Group & Experimental Group; Ex-Post
Facto Research Design
Concepts in Research: Variables, Attributes,
Hypotheses: Concept & Types of Hypotheses, Formulation of Hypothesis, Testing of
Hypothesis
Allotment of a small study to the participants
Universe, Nature & Types of Sampling: Probability Sampling: Simple Random
Sampling, Proportionate and Disproportionate Stratified Random Sampling, Cluster
Sampling.
Non-Probability Sampling: Accidental Sampling, Quota Sampling, Purposive Sampling,
Snowball Sampling
Tool of Data Collection: Primary & Secondary - Questionnaire, Types and Formats;
Reliability and Validity.
Schedule, Interview

Observation, Case Study Method

Document or Content analysis
Rating Scales: Osgood, Bogardus, Thurston; Likert
Rating Scales: Guttman and other Tools, Tests of Educational Research.
Participatory Research: PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) & RRA (Rapid Rural
Appraisal)
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs- Grounded Theory, Case Study,
Ethnographical Perspective
Phenomenological Perspective
Ethno methodological Perspective
Descriptive Statistics: Measurement of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness,
Kurtosis, Regression and Correlation
Measurement of Correlation: Karl Pearsons Correlation and Rank Correlation
Statistical Inference: Point and interval estimates, Parametric and Non Parametric Test
(Chi-Square, Test of Differences, Significance and Freedom)
Analysis of Variance and Co-Variance: One way and two way classification
SPSS Package
Report Writing
References in Report Writing
How to write an academic Research Paper
Research Report Presentations

Eligibility of the Participants

Registered/enrolled PhD research scholars from any Indian universities/colleges/institutes from
any branch of Social sciences are eligible to apply through prescribed application form given at
the end. Scholars who have not attended earlier to this type of programmes will be given priority
and the remaining M.Phil students, Faculty members and those who are already attended the
similar workshop will be considered based on size of class.
Last date for receiving the applications is 31-03-2016 selected candidates would be
informed about the decision through Email or Mobile SMS by 10-04-2016.
Only registered PhD scholars are eligible to apply for the training programme
The applicant has to register for the course after receiving confirmation of his/her
selection by the organizers.
Applications received after due date and not forwarded by appropriate authorities shall
not be considered.
TA, Study materials, boarding and lodging shall be provided as per ICSSR guidelines.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as under

Apply on attached application format through proper channel (duly forwarded by the
institution/employer/supervisor(s) of the concerned).
Attach a brief CV (300 -400 words) recommended by your supervisor along with your
passport size photograph duly affixed.
Provide with application 400-words write-up (Synopsis) on your research topic /area duly
recommended by your supervisor.
Also attach your Ph D registration certificate with the application.
Applications form can be sent both in hard and soft copy via speed post and email to
Course Director.
Course Director:
Prof. R. Ranganathan
Dean Faculty of Education &
Principal, IASE, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh-530003
E-Mail: rmcauiase@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-9949433199

Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE)

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
ICSSR Sponsored Ten-Day Workshop on Research Methodology
APPLICATION FORMAT
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General

Post Graduation (Subject)

Date of PhD Registration (Attach
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Name of Research Guide/Supervisor
Area of Research
(Attach your research proposal)
Title of the Research Study
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Literature
Course Work

Review

Data
Collection

Data

Thesis

Analysis

Writing

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Have you ever attended the similar
research workshop? If yes, when and
where?
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