PHI-Research Methodology in Behavioural Sciences S.K. Mangal • Shubhra Mangal

Research Methodology in Behavioural Sciences S.K. Mangal • Shubhra Mangal PHI Quick Links      Education Sociology Psychology Statistics in Education eBooks eBookclub New Arrival Forthcoming Titles follow us on            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 tables. A comprehensive description of the essential data collection tools employed in quantitative and qualitative research studies, along with their proper construction, standardization and validation. Complete and workable description of the techniques and methods of data analysis used in quantitative and qualitative research studies. A complete chapter devoted to the use of computer technology for the execution of the quantitative and qualitative research studies. Other books by the author Teaching of Social Studies शिक्षा मनोविज्ञान  शिक्षा तकनीकी  THE AUTHOR S.K. Mangal, former Principal, Professor and Head of the Department of Postgraduate Studies, C.R. College of Education, Rohtak (Haryana), has been a distinguished teacher, administrator and researcher. Shubhra Mangal, is Dean, Professor and Head, School of Education, Lingaya’s University, Faridabad. PRICE : ` 525.00 THE BOOK 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. CONTENTS Preface 1. Research: Nature and Fundamental Concepts2. Research in Behavioural Sciences: Nature and Types3. Historical Research4. Descriptive or Normative Survey Research5. Developmental Research6. Experimental Research and Designs7. Quasi-experimental Research8. Ex-post Facto Research9. Qualitative Research10. Ethnographic Research11. Case Study and Single Subject Study Research12. Documentary Analysis Research13. Research Problem: Identification and Writing a Research        Proposal (Synopsis)14. Searching and Reviewing the Related Literature15. Research Hypotheses16. Sampling17. Data Collection: Tools and Techniques18. Data Collection Tools: Observation19. Data Collection Tools: Questionnaire20. Data Collection Tools: Interview21. Data Collection Tools: Rating Scales22. Data Collection Tools: Attitude Scales23. Data Collection Tools:Achievement Tests24. Data Collection Tools: Sociometry or Sociometric       Techniques25. Data Collection Tools: Personality and Adjustment        Inventories26. Data Collection Tools: Projective Techniques27. Construction and Standardization of Research Tools28. Interpretation of Test Scores: Scores Transformation and        Development of Test Norms29. Reliability of Research Tools30. Validity of Research Tools31. Quantitative Data Analysis32. Qualitative Data Analysis33. Writing Research Report34. Using Computer Technology in Research Appendix • Bibliography • Index