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The observation method is the most commonly used
method specially in studies relating t0 behavioral science
the under observation method, the information is sought by
way of investigator‟s own direct observation without asking
from the respondent. for instance in a study relating to
consumer behavior the investigator instead of asking the
brand of wrist watch used by respondent may himself look
at watch
   The information obtained under this method relates
    to what is currently happening it is not complicated
    by either the past behaviour or future attitudes.
   This method is independent of respondents
    willingness to respond and as such is relatively less
    demanding of active cooperation on the part of
    respondents as happens to the case in the interview or
    the questionnaire method.
   Warranty cards- warranty cards are usually postal
    sized cards which are used by dealers of consumer
    durables to collect information regarding their
    products. the information sought is printed in the
    form of questions on the „warranty cards‟ which is
    placed inside the package along with the product with
    a request to the consumer to fill in the card and post it
    back to the dealer.
   Pantry audit- Pantry audit technique is used to estimate
    consumption of the basket of goods at the consumer lebel . In
    this type of audit the investigator collects an inventory of
    types qualities and prices of commodities consumed. the usual
    objective in a pantry audit is to find out what types of
    consumers buy certain products and certain brands.
   Distributor or store audits- distributor or store audits are
    performed by distributors as well as manufactures through
    their salesmen at regular intervals. Distributor get the retail
    stores audited through salesmen and use such information to
    estimate market size, market share, seasonal purchasing
    pattern and so on.
   Secondary data means data that are already available i.e.
    they refer to the data which have already been collected
    and analysed by someone else. secondary data may
    either be published data or unpublished data. published
    data are available
   (a)various publication of the central ,state . And local
    governments.
   (b)various publications of foreign government or of
    international bodies and their subsidiary organisation
   (c)technical and trade journals.
   (d)books, magazines and newspapers
   (e)reports and publication of various associations
    connected with business and industry, banks, stock
    exchange
   (f)public records and statistics, historical documents and
    other sources of published information.
   The sources of unpublished data are many they may
    be found in diaries ,letters, unpublished biographies
    and autobiographies and also may be available with
    scholars and research workers, trade association ,
    labour and other public private individuals and
    organisations.
Secondary data must see that they possess following
  characteristics.
Reliability of data- the reliability can be tested by
  finding out such things about the said data
 Who collected the data
 What were the sources of data
 Were they collected by using proper method
 At what time were they collected
   Suitability of data- the data that are suitable for one
    enquiry may not necessarily be found suitable in
    another enquiry hence if the available data are found to
    be unsuitable ,they should not be used by the
    researcher .in this context , the researcher must very
    carefully scrutinise the definition of various terms and
    units of collection used at the time of collecting the
    data from the primary source originally
   The data , after collection has to be processed and
    analysed in accordance with the outline laid down for the
    purpose at the time of developing the research plan .
    This is essential for a scientific study and for ensuring
    that we have all relevant data making contemplated
    comparision and analysis
   Technically speaking processing implises editing
    ,coding, classification, and tabulation of collected data
    so that they are amenable to analysis
   The term analysis refers to the computation of certain
    measures along with searching for patterns of
    relationship that exit among data group.
   We can now proceed with the explanation of all the
    processing operations.
   Editing- editing of data is a process of examining the
    collected raw material (specially in surveys) to detect errors
    and omissions and to correct these when possible . As a
    metter of fact, editing involves a careful scruitiny of the
    completed questionnaires and or schedules.
   Editing may be in the form of field editing or central editing
   Field editing consists in the review of the
    reporting forms by the investigator for
    completing what the letter has written in
    abbreviated and or in illegible form at the time
    of recording the respondents responses.
   Central editing should take place when all forms
    or schedules have been completed and returned
    to the office. This type of editing implises that
    all form should get a through editing by a single
    editor in a small study and by a team of editors
    in case of large of inquiry.
   Editors must keep in view several points while
    performing their work
   (a) they should be familiar with instructions given to
    the interviewers and coders as well as with the editing
    instructions supplied to them.
   (b)they must make entries on the in some distinctive
    colur and that too in a standardised form.
   Coding refers to the process of assingning numerals
    or other symbols to answers so that responses can be
    put into a limited number of categories or classes.
   Coding is necessary for efficient analysis and through
    it the several replies may be reduced to a small
    number of classes which contain the critical
    information required for analysis.
Most research studies result in a large volume of raw data
  which must be reduced into homogeneous group if we are
  to get meaning full relationships.
 the classification arranged on the basis of common
  characteristics. Classification of two types
(a)Classification according to attributes
(b) Classification according to class intervals
 When a mass of data has been assembled . It becomes
  necessary for the researcher to arrange the same in some
  kind of concise and logical order .this procedure is referred
  to as tabulation thus tabulation is the process of
  summarising raw data and displaying the same in compact
  form(i.e. in the form of statistical tables) in a broader
  sence , tabulation is an orderly arrangement of data in
  columns and row
Tabulation is essentialy because of the following reasons
It facilitates the process of comparison.
It provides a basis for various statistical computation
   Every table should be given a distinct number to facilitate
    easy reference.
   The column headings and the row headings of the table
    should be clear and brief.
   The columns may be numbered to facilitate reference.
   Total of row should normally be placed in the extreme right
    column and that of columns should be placed at the bottom.
   We can take up the following two problems of processing
    the data for analysis purpose.
   (a)the problem concerning “don’t know”(or DK)
    responses:- while processing the data the researcher often
    comes across some responses that are difficult to handle .
    One category of such responses may be „Don‟t know
    response or simply DK response. When the DK response
    group is small it is of little significance but when it is
    relatively big it becomes a metter of major concern in which
    the case the question arise.
   (b)use of perccentage – percentages are often used in data
    presentation for they simply numbers, reducing all of them
    to a 0 to 100 range.
   Two or more percentages must not be averaged unless each
    is weighted by the group size from which it has been drived.
   Use of too large percentage should be a voided since a
    large percentage is difficult to understand and tends to
    confuse , defeting the very purpose for which percentage
    are used.
   Percentage hide the base from which they have been
    computed . If this is not kept in view the real difference may
    not be correctly read.
   As stated earlier , by analysis we mean the computation of certain
    indices or measures along with searching for patterns of
    relationship that exist among the data groups.
   Analysis may , therefore be categorized as descriptive analysis
    and inferential analysis
   Descriptive analysis – descriptive analysis is largely the study of
    distribution of one variable .this study provides us with profiles of
    companies, work groups, persons and other subjects on any of a
    multiple of characteristics such as size , composition , efficiency ,
    preferences.
   Inferential analysis- is concerned with the various tests of
    significance for testing hypothesis in order to determine with what
    validity data can be said to indicate some conclusion or
    conclusions. It is also concerned with the estimation of population
    values.
   We can say that the case study method is a form of
    qualitative analysis where in careful and complete
    observation of an individual or a situation or an
    institution is done efforts are made to study each and
    every aspect of the concerning unit in minute details
    and then from case data generalizations and inferences
    are drawn.
   The case study method is a very popular form of
    qualitative analysis and involves a careful and complete
    observation of a social unit , be that unit a person, a
    family , an institution , a cultural group or even the
    entire group.
The important characteristics case study method are as under
 Under this method the researcher can take one single social
  unit or more of such units for his study purpose
 In respect of the case study method an effort is made to know
  the mutual inter relationship of casual factor
 Under the case study method the behaviour of the concerning
  unit is studied directly and not by an indirect and abstract
  approach
   The case study method is based on the several assumption
   The assumption of studying the natural history of the unit
    concerned
   The unit of comprehensive study of the unit cocerned
Sampling may be defined as the selection of some part of an
  aggregate or totality on the basis of which a judgment about
  the aggregate or totality is made.
In other words it is the process of obtaining information about
  an entire population of by examining only a part of it
Need for sampling-
 Sampling can save time and money. A sample study is
  usually less expensive than a census study and produces
  results at a relatively faster speed.
 Sampling remains the only choice when a test involves the
  destruction of the item under study.
 Sampling may enable more accurate measurements for a
  sample study is generally conducted by trained and
  experienced investigator.
We should be familiar with some fundamental definations
  concerning sampling concepts and principles…………..
1.Universe /population-:
From a statistical point of view the term „universe‟ refers to
  the total of the items or units in any field of inquiry.
  Whereas the term „population‟ refers to the total of all items
  about which information is desired.
The population or universe cab be finite or infinite. The
  population is said to be finite if it consists of a fixed number
  of elements , for instance the population of a city , the
  number of workers in a factory
An infinite population is that population in which it is
  theoretically impossible to observe all element. For instance
  the number of instance in a sky , possible rolls of a pair of
Research methodology
   Hypothesis is usually considered as the principal instrument in research . Its main
    function is to suggest new experiments and observations. In fact , many experiments
    are carried out with the deliberate object of testing hypothesis.
   Characteristics of hypothesis-there are following characteristics of hypothesis
   Hypothesis should be clear and precise . If the hypothesis is not clear and precise the
    inferences drawn on its basis cannot be taken as reliable.
   Hypotheis should state relationship between variables, if it happens to be a
    relational hypothesis
   Hypothesis should be limited in scope and must be specific. A researcher must
    remember that narrower hypotheses are generally more testable and he should
    develop such hypothesis.
   Hypothesis should be consistent with most known facts i.e. it must be consistent
    with a substantial body of established facts. In other words , it should be one which
    judges accept as being the most likely.
   Basic concept in the context of testing of hypothesis need to
    be explained.
   Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis if we are
    compare method A with method B about its superiority and
    if we proceed on the assumption that both methods are
    equally good , then this assumption is termed as the null
    hypothesis .it is represented by H0
   As against this , we may think that the method A is superior
    or the method B is inferior , we are then stating what is
    termed as alternative hypothesis . it is represented by Ha
   The level of significance this is a very important concept
    in the context of hypothesis testing .it is always some
    percentage (usually 5%) the five percentage level of
   Test of hypothesis- given a hypothesis Ho and an alternative
    hypothesis Ha , we make a rule which is known as decision
    rule according to which we accept Ho or reject Ha
   Type I and Type II Errors- type I error means rejection of
    hypothesis which should have been accepted and type II error
    means accepting the hypothesis which should have been
    rejected . Type I error is denoted by alpha known as alpha
    error and type II error is denoted by beta known as beta error
   Procedure for hypothesis testing- the various steps involved in
    hypothesis testing are stated below
   Making a formal statement
   Selecting a significance level
   Deciding the distribution to use
   Selecting a random sample and computing an appropriate value
   Calculation of probability
   Comparing the probability
   Making a formal statement the step consists in making a formal
    statement of the null hypothesis (Ho) and also the alternative
    hypothesis(Ha) this means that hypotheses should be clearly stated
    considering the nature of research problem for example , Mr.
    Mohan of the civil engineering department wants to the test the
    load bearing capacity of an old bridge which must be more than 10
    tons , in that case he can state his hypothesis as under
   Null hypothesis Ho=10 tons
   Alternative hypothesis Ha>10 tons
   Selecting a significance level- the hypotheses are tested on a
    pre determined level of significance and as such the same
    should be specified . Generally , in practice, either 5% level or
    1% level is adopted for the purpose. The factors that affect
    the level of significance are
   (a) the magnitude of the difference between the sample means
   (b)the size of samples
   (c)the variability of measurements with samples
   Deciding the distribution to use – after deciding the level of
    significance , the next step in hypothesis testing is to
    determine the appropriate sampling distribution .the choice
    generally remains between normal distribution and t –
    distribution.
   Selecting a random sample and computing an appropriate
    value- another step is to select a random sample and compute
    an appropriate value from the sample data concerning the test
    statistic utilizing the relevant distribution .in other words ,
    draw a sample to furnish empirical data.
   Calculation of probability- once has then to calculate the
    probability then the sample result would diverge as widely as
    it has from expectations, if the null hypothesis were in fact
    true
   Comparing the probability-another step consists in
    comparing the probability thus calculated with the specified
    value for alpha ,the significance level .if the calculated
    probability is equal to or smaller than the alpha value in case
    of one tailed test then the reject null hypothesis .but if the
    calculated probability is greater then accept the null
    hypothesis
  Classification of hypothesis
 statisticians have developed several tests of hypotheses for the
  purpose of testing of hypotheses which can be classified as-
 (a)parametric tests or standard tests of hypotheses
 (b)non parametric tests or distribution free test of hypotheses
 (a)parametric tests or standard tests of hypotheses
Parametric tests usually assume certain properties of the parent
  population from which we draw samples. Assumptions like
  observations come from a normal population , sample size is large ,
  assumptions about the population parameters like mean, variance
  etc must hold good before parametric tests can be used.important
  parameter test are z-test,t-test,chi square test, f-test
(b)non parametric tests or distribution free test of hypotheses-
  when the researcher cannot or does not want to make such
  assumptions ,in such situations we use statistical methods for
  testing hypothesis which are called non parametric tests because
  such test do not depend on any assumption about the parameters of
  the parents population.
   Research report- research report is considered a majore
    component of the research study for the research task remains
    incomplete till the report has been presented and or written
   Different steps in writing report- the usual steps involved in
    writing report are
   Logical analysis of the subject matter
   Preparation of the final outline
   Preparation of the rough draft
   Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft
   Preparation of the final bibliography
   Logical analysis of the subject matter- it is the first step which is
    primarily concerned with the development of a subject . There are
    two ways in which to develop a subject (a)logically (b)
    chronologically . The logical development is made on the basis of
    mental connections and association between the one thing and
    another by means of analysis logical treatment often consists in
    developing the material from the simple possible to the most
    complex structures. Chronological development is based on a
    connection or sequence in time or occurrence.
   Preparation of the final outline – it is the next step in
    writing the research report “ outlines are the framework upon
    which long written works are constructed . They are an aid to
    the logical organization of the material and a reminder of the
    points to be stressed in the report”.
   Preparation of the rough draft- This step importance for the
    researcher now sits to write down what he has done in the
    context of his research study. He will write down the
    procedure adopted by him in collecting the material for his
    study along with various limitations faced by him the
    technique of analysis adopted by him the broad findings and
    generalizations and the various suggestions he wants to offer
    regarding the problem concerned.
   Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft- this step
    happens to be most difficult part of all formal writing .
    Usually this step requires more time than the writing of rough
    draft. The carefull revision makes the difference between a
    mediocre and a good piece of writing. While rewriting and
    polishing one should check the report for weakness in logical
    development or presentation. The researcher should also see
    whether or not the material as it is presented has unity and
    cohesion
   Preparation of the final bibliography – the bibliography
    should be arranged alphabetically and may be divided into
    two parts the first part may contain the names of books and
    pamphlets , and the second part may contain the names of
    magazines and newspaper articles . Generally , this pattern of
    bibliography is considered convenient and satisfactory from
    the point of view of reader , though it is not the only way of
    presenting bibliography.
   Layout of research report – a comprehensive layout of the research
    report should comprise
   Preliminary pages
   Main text
   End matter
   (A)Preliminary pages – the report should carry a title and date followed
    by acknowledgements in the form of preface or foreword then there
    should be a table of contents followed by list of tables and illustrations
    so that the decision maker or anybody interested in reading the report can
    easily locate the required information in the report
   (B)Main text-the main text provides the complete outline of the research
    report along with all details title of the research study is repeated at the
    top of the first page of the main text and then follows the other details on
    pages numbered consecutively , beginning with the second page. The
    main text of the report should have the following sections
   Introduction
   Statement of findings and recommendations
   Results
   Implications of the results
   Summary
   Introduction- the purpose of introduction is to introduce the
    research project to the readers. It should contain a clear
    statement of the objectives of research i.e. enough background
    should be given to make clear to the reader why the problems
    was considered worth investigating.
   Statement of findings and recommendations –after
    introduction , the research report must contain a statement of
    findings and recommendations in non technical language so
    that it can be easily understood by all concerned . If the
    findings happen to be extensive , at this point they should be
    put in the summarised form.
   Result -a detailed presentation of the findings of the study ,
    with supporting data in the form of tables and charts together
    with a validation of results, is the next step in writing the main
    text of the report.all the result should be presented in logical
    sequence and splited into readily identifiable sections. All
    relevant results must find a place in the report.
   Implications of the results -towards the end of the main text ,
    the researcher should again put down the results of his
    research clearly and precisely . Such implications may have
    three aspects as stated below
   A statement of the inferences drawn from the present study
    which may expected to apply in similar circumstances.
   The condition of the present study which may limit the extent
    of legitimate generalizations of the inferences drawn from the
    study.
   The relevant questions that still remain unanswered or new
    questions raised by the study along with suggestions for the
    kind of research that would provide answers for them .
   Summary-I t has become customary to conclude the research
    report with a very brief summary resting in brief the research
    problem , the methodology the major findings and the majore
    conclusions drawn from the research results.
   (C)End matters-at the end of the report , appendices should
    be enlisted in respect of all technical data such as
    questionnaires, sample information , mathematical derivations
    and the like ones. Bibliography of sources consulted should
    also be given.
   Types of report-reports may be classified in to two main
    categories
   Technical report
   Popular report
   Technical report- the technical report is used whenever a full
    written report of the study is required whether for record keeping
    or for public dissemination. A general outline of a technical report
    can be as follows
   Summary of the result
   Nature of the study
   Methods employed
   Data
   Analysis of data and presentations of findings
   Conclusions
   Bibliography
   Technical appendices
   Index
   Summary of the result –a brief review of the main findings
    just in two or three pages
   Nature of the study-description of the general objectives of
    study , formulation of the problem in operational terms , the
    working hypothesis , the type of analysis and data required.
    Methods employed- specific methods used in the study and
    their limitations. For example in sampling studies we should
    give details of sample designs viz., sample size , sample
    selection etc
   Data- discussion of data collected , their sources,
    characteristics and limitations , if secondary data are used ,
    their suitability to the problem at hand be fully assessed . In
    case of a survey , the manner in which data were collected
    should be fully described.
   Analysis of data and presentations of findings –the analysis
    of data and presentations of findings of the study with
    supporting data in the form of tables and charts be fully
    narrated . This in fact happens to be the main body of the
    report usually extending over several chapters.
   Conclusion- a detailed summary of the findings and the
    policy implications drawn from the result explained
   Bibliography- bibliography of various sources consulted be
    prepared and attached
   Technical appendices- appendices be given for all technical
    metters relating to questionnaire mathematical derivations ,
    elaboration on particular technique of analysis and the like
    ones.
   Index- index must be prepared and be given in variably in the
    report at the end
   Popular report- a popular report is used if the research result
    have policy implications . The popular report is one which
    gives emphasis on simplicity and attractiveness. The
    simplification should be sought through clear writing ,
    minimization of technical , particularly mathematical, details
    and liberal use of charts and diagrams. We give below a
    general outline of a popular report
   The findings and their implications
   Recommendations for actions
   Objectives of the study
   Method employed
   Results
   Technical appendices
   The findings and their implications- emphasis in the report is
    given on the findings of most practical interest and on the
    implications of these findings
   Recommendations for actions- recommendations for action on
    the basis of the findings of the study is made in this sections of the
    report
   Objectives of the study- a general review of how the problems
    arise is presented along with the specific objectives of the project
    under study
   Method employed- a brief and non technical description of the
    methods and techniques used including a short review of the data
    on which the study is based , is given in this part of the report.
   Results- this sections constitues the main body of the report
    wherein the results of the study are presented in clear and non
    technical terms with liberal use of all sorts of illustrations such as
    charts, diagrams, and the like ones.
   Technical appendices- more detailed information on methods
    used, forms, etc is presented in the form of appendices . But the
    appendices are often not detailed if the report is entirely meant for
    general public.
   Precautions for writing research reports-research report is a
    channel of communicating the research findings to the readers of
    the report. as such it must be prepared keeping the following
    precautions in view
   A research report should not, if this can be avoided , be dull it
    should be such as to sustain readers interest
   Readers are often interested in acquiring a quick knowledge of the
    main findings and as such the report must provide a ready
    availability of the findings for this purpose charts, graphs and the
    statistical tables may be used for the various results in the main
    report in addition to the summary of important findings.
   The layout of the report should be well thought out and must be
    appropriate and in accordance with the objectives of the research
    problems
   Appendecies should be enlisted in respect of all the technical data
    in the report.
   Bibliography of sources consulted is a must for a good report and
    must necessary be given
   Index is also considered an essential parts of a good report and
    must necessarily be given.
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Research methodology

  • 1. The observation method is the most commonly used method specially in studies relating t0 behavioral science the under observation method, the information is sought by way of investigator‟s own direct observation without asking from the respondent. for instance in a study relating to consumer behavior the investigator instead of asking the brand of wrist watch used by respondent may himself look at watch
  • 2. The information obtained under this method relates to what is currently happening it is not complicated by either the past behaviour or future attitudes.  This method is independent of respondents willingness to respond and as such is relatively less demanding of active cooperation on the part of respondents as happens to the case in the interview or the questionnaire method.
  • 3. Warranty cards- warranty cards are usually postal sized cards which are used by dealers of consumer durables to collect information regarding their products. the information sought is printed in the form of questions on the „warranty cards‟ which is placed inside the package along with the product with a request to the consumer to fill in the card and post it back to the dealer.
  • 4. Pantry audit- Pantry audit technique is used to estimate consumption of the basket of goods at the consumer lebel . In this type of audit the investigator collects an inventory of types qualities and prices of commodities consumed. the usual objective in a pantry audit is to find out what types of consumers buy certain products and certain brands.  Distributor or store audits- distributor or store audits are performed by distributors as well as manufactures through their salesmen at regular intervals. Distributor get the retail stores audited through salesmen and use such information to estimate market size, market share, seasonal purchasing pattern and so on.
  • 5. Secondary data means data that are already available i.e. they refer to the data which have already been collected and analysed by someone else. secondary data may either be published data or unpublished data. published data are available  (a)various publication of the central ,state . And local governments.  (b)various publications of foreign government or of international bodies and their subsidiary organisation  (c)technical and trade journals.  (d)books, magazines and newspapers  (e)reports and publication of various associations connected with business and industry, banks, stock exchange  (f)public records and statistics, historical documents and other sources of published information.
  • 6. The sources of unpublished data are many they may be found in diaries ,letters, unpublished biographies and autobiographies and also may be available with scholars and research workers, trade association , labour and other public private individuals and organisations.
  • 7. Secondary data must see that they possess following characteristics. Reliability of data- the reliability can be tested by finding out such things about the said data  Who collected the data  What were the sources of data  Were they collected by using proper method  At what time were they collected
  • 8. Suitability of data- the data that are suitable for one enquiry may not necessarily be found suitable in another enquiry hence if the available data are found to be unsuitable ,they should not be used by the researcher .in this context , the researcher must very carefully scrutinise the definition of various terms and units of collection used at the time of collecting the data from the primary source originally
  • 9. The data , after collection has to be processed and analysed in accordance with the outline laid down for the purpose at the time of developing the research plan . This is essential for a scientific study and for ensuring that we have all relevant data making contemplated comparision and analysis  Technically speaking processing implises editing ,coding, classification, and tabulation of collected data so that they are amenable to analysis  The term analysis refers to the computation of certain measures along with searching for patterns of relationship that exit among data group.
  • 10. We can now proceed with the explanation of all the processing operations.  Editing- editing of data is a process of examining the collected raw material (specially in surveys) to detect errors and omissions and to correct these when possible . As a metter of fact, editing involves a careful scruitiny of the completed questionnaires and or schedules.  Editing may be in the form of field editing or central editing
  • 11. Field editing consists in the review of the reporting forms by the investigator for completing what the letter has written in abbreviated and or in illegible form at the time of recording the respondents responses.  Central editing should take place when all forms or schedules have been completed and returned to the office. This type of editing implises that all form should get a through editing by a single editor in a small study and by a team of editors in case of large of inquiry.
  • 12. Editors must keep in view several points while performing their work  (a) they should be familiar with instructions given to the interviewers and coders as well as with the editing instructions supplied to them.  (b)they must make entries on the in some distinctive colur and that too in a standardised form.
  • 13. Coding refers to the process of assingning numerals or other symbols to answers so that responses can be put into a limited number of categories or classes.  Coding is necessary for efficient analysis and through it the several replies may be reduced to a small number of classes which contain the critical information required for analysis.
  • 14. Most research studies result in a large volume of raw data which must be reduced into homogeneous group if we are to get meaning full relationships. the classification arranged on the basis of common characteristics. Classification of two types (a)Classification according to attributes (b) Classification according to class intervals
  • 15.  When a mass of data has been assembled . It becomes necessary for the researcher to arrange the same in some kind of concise and logical order .this procedure is referred to as tabulation thus tabulation is the process of summarising raw data and displaying the same in compact form(i.e. in the form of statistical tables) in a broader sence , tabulation is an orderly arrangement of data in columns and row Tabulation is essentialy because of the following reasons It facilitates the process of comparison. It provides a basis for various statistical computation
  • 16. Every table should be given a distinct number to facilitate easy reference.  The column headings and the row headings of the table should be clear and brief.  The columns may be numbered to facilitate reference.  Total of row should normally be placed in the extreme right column and that of columns should be placed at the bottom.
  • 17. We can take up the following two problems of processing the data for analysis purpose.  (a)the problem concerning “don’t know”(or DK) responses:- while processing the data the researcher often comes across some responses that are difficult to handle . One category of such responses may be „Don‟t know response or simply DK response. When the DK response group is small it is of little significance but when it is relatively big it becomes a metter of major concern in which the case the question arise.  (b)use of perccentage – percentages are often used in data presentation for they simply numbers, reducing all of them to a 0 to 100 range.
  • 18. Two or more percentages must not be averaged unless each is weighted by the group size from which it has been drived.  Use of too large percentage should be a voided since a large percentage is difficult to understand and tends to confuse , defeting the very purpose for which percentage are used.  Percentage hide the base from which they have been computed . If this is not kept in view the real difference may not be correctly read.
  • 19. As stated earlier , by analysis we mean the computation of certain indices or measures along with searching for patterns of relationship that exist among the data groups.  Analysis may , therefore be categorized as descriptive analysis and inferential analysis  Descriptive analysis – descriptive analysis is largely the study of distribution of one variable .this study provides us with profiles of companies, work groups, persons and other subjects on any of a multiple of characteristics such as size , composition , efficiency , preferences.  Inferential analysis- is concerned with the various tests of significance for testing hypothesis in order to determine with what validity data can be said to indicate some conclusion or conclusions. It is also concerned with the estimation of population values.
  • 20. We can say that the case study method is a form of qualitative analysis where in careful and complete observation of an individual or a situation or an institution is done efforts are made to study each and every aspect of the concerning unit in minute details and then from case data generalizations and inferences are drawn.  The case study method is a very popular form of qualitative analysis and involves a careful and complete observation of a social unit , be that unit a person, a family , an institution , a cultural group or even the entire group.
  • 21. The important characteristics case study method are as under  Under this method the researcher can take one single social unit or more of such units for his study purpose  In respect of the case study method an effort is made to know the mutual inter relationship of casual factor  Under the case study method the behaviour of the concerning unit is studied directly and not by an indirect and abstract approach
  • 22. The case study method is based on the several assumption  The assumption of studying the natural history of the unit concerned  The unit of comprehensive study of the unit cocerned
  • 23. Sampling may be defined as the selection of some part of an aggregate or totality on the basis of which a judgment about the aggregate or totality is made. In other words it is the process of obtaining information about an entire population of by examining only a part of it Need for sampling-  Sampling can save time and money. A sample study is usually less expensive than a census study and produces results at a relatively faster speed.  Sampling remains the only choice when a test involves the destruction of the item under study.  Sampling may enable more accurate measurements for a sample study is generally conducted by trained and experienced investigator.
  • 24. We should be familiar with some fundamental definations concerning sampling concepts and principles………….. 1.Universe /population-: From a statistical point of view the term „universe‟ refers to the total of the items or units in any field of inquiry. Whereas the term „population‟ refers to the total of all items about which information is desired. The population or universe cab be finite or infinite. The population is said to be finite if it consists of a fixed number of elements , for instance the population of a city , the number of workers in a factory An infinite population is that population in which it is theoretically impossible to observe all element. For instance the number of instance in a sky , possible rolls of a pair of
  • 26. Hypothesis is usually considered as the principal instrument in research . Its main function is to suggest new experiments and observations. In fact , many experiments are carried out with the deliberate object of testing hypothesis.  Characteristics of hypothesis-there are following characteristics of hypothesis  Hypothesis should be clear and precise . If the hypothesis is not clear and precise the inferences drawn on its basis cannot be taken as reliable.  Hypotheis should state relationship between variables, if it happens to be a relational hypothesis  Hypothesis should be limited in scope and must be specific. A researcher must remember that narrower hypotheses are generally more testable and he should develop such hypothesis.  Hypothesis should be consistent with most known facts i.e. it must be consistent with a substantial body of established facts. In other words , it should be one which judges accept as being the most likely.
  • 27. Basic concept in the context of testing of hypothesis need to be explained.  Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis if we are compare method A with method B about its superiority and if we proceed on the assumption that both methods are equally good , then this assumption is termed as the null hypothesis .it is represented by H0  As against this , we may think that the method A is superior or the method B is inferior , we are then stating what is termed as alternative hypothesis . it is represented by Ha  The level of significance this is a very important concept in the context of hypothesis testing .it is always some percentage (usually 5%) the five percentage level of
  • 28. Test of hypothesis- given a hypothesis Ho and an alternative hypothesis Ha , we make a rule which is known as decision rule according to which we accept Ho or reject Ha  Type I and Type II Errors- type I error means rejection of hypothesis which should have been accepted and type II error means accepting the hypothesis which should have been rejected . Type I error is denoted by alpha known as alpha error and type II error is denoted by beta known as beta error
  • 29. Procedure for hypothesis testing- the various steps involved in hypothesis testing are stated below  Making a formal statement  Selecting a significance level  Deciding the distribution to use  Selecting a random sample and computing an appropriate value  Calculation of probability  Comparing the probability  Making a formal statement the step consists in making a formal statement of the null hypothesis (Ho) and also the alternative hypothesis(Ha) this means that hypotheses should be clearly stated considering the nature of research problem for example , Mr. Mohan of the civil engineering department wants to the test the load bearing capacity of an old bridge which must be more than 10 tons , in that case he can state his hypothesis as under  Null hypothesis Ho=10 tons  Alternative hypothesis Ha>10 tons
  • 30. Selecting a significance level- the hypotheses are tested on a pre determined level of significance and as such the same should be specified . Generally , in practice, either 5% level or 1% level is adopted for the purpose. The factors that affect the level of significance are  (a) the magnitude of the difference between the sample means  (b)the size of samples  (c)the variability of measurements with samples  Deciding the distribution to use – after deciding the level of significance , the next step in hypothesis testing is to determine the appropriate sampling distribution .the choice generally remains between normal distribution and t – distribution.
  • 31. Selecting a random sample and computing an appropriate value- another step is to select a random sample and compute an appropriate value from the sample data concerning the test statistic utilizing the relevant distribution .in other words , draw a sample to furnish empirical data.  Calculation of probability- once has then to calculate the probability then the sample result would diverge as widely as it has from expectations, if the null hypothesis were in fact true  Comparing the probability-another step consists in comparing the probability thus calculated with the specified value for alpha ,the significance level .if the calculated probability is equal to or smaller than the alpha value in case of one tailed test then the reject null hypothesis .but if the calculated probability is greater then accept the null hypothesis
  • 32.  Classification of hypothesis  statisticians have developed several tests of hypotheses for the purpose of testing of hypotheses which can be classified as-  (a)parametric tests or standard tests of hypotheses  (b)non parametric tests or distribution free test of hypotheses  (a)parametric tests or standard tests of hypotheses Parametric tests usually assume certain properties of the parent population from which we draw samples. Assumptions like observations come from a normal population , sample size is large , assumptions about the population parameters like mean, variance etc must hold good before parametric tests can be used.important parameter test are z-test,t-test,chi square test, f-test (b)non parametric tests or distribution free test of hypotheses- when the researcher cannot or does not want to make such assumptions ,in such situations we use statistical methods for testing hypothesis which are called non parametric tests because such test do not depend on any assumption about the parameters of the parents population.
  • 33. Research report- research report is considered a majore component of the research study for the research task remains incomplete till the report has been presented and or written  Different steps in writing report- the usual steps involved in writing report are  Logical analysis of the subject matter  Preparation of the final outline  Preparation of the rough draft  Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft  Preparation of the final bibliography  Logical analysis of the subject matter- it is the first step which is primarily concerned with the development of a subject . There are two ways in which to develop a subject (a)logically (b) chronologically . The logical development is made on the basis of mental connections and association between the one thing and another by means of analysis logical treatment often consists in developing the material from the simple possible to the most complex structures. Chronological development is based on a connection or sequence in time or occurrence.
  • 34. Preparation of the final outline – it is the next step in writing the research report “ outlines are the framework upon which long written works are constructed . They are an aid to the logical organization of the material and a reminder of the points to be stressed in the report”.  Preparation of the rough draft- This step importance for the researcher now sits to write down what he has done in the context of his research study. He will write down the procedure adopted by him in collecting the material for his study along with various limitations faced by him the technique of analysis adopted by him the broad findings and generalizations and the various suggestions he wants to offer regarding the problem concerned.
  • 35. Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft- this step happens to be most difficult part of all formal writing . Usually this step requires more time than the writing of rough draft. The carefull revision makes the difference between a mediocre and a good piece of writing. While rewriting and polishing one should check the report for weakness in logical development or presentation. The researcher should also see whether or not the material as it is presented has unity and cohesion  Preparation of the final bibliography – the bibliography should be arranged alphabetically and may be divided into two parts the first part may contain the names of books and pamphlets , and the second part may contain the names of magazines and newspaper articles . Generally , this pattern of bibliography is considered convenient and satisfactory from the point of view of reader , though it is not the only way of presenting bibliography.
  • 36. Layout of research report – a comprehensive layout of the research report should comprise  Preliminary pages  Main text  End matter  (A)Preliminary pages – the report should carry a title and date followed by acknowledgements in the form of preface or foreword then there should be a table of contents followed by list of tables and illustrations so that the decision maker or anybody interested in reading the report can easily locate the required information in the report  (B)Main text-the main text provides the complete outline of the research report along with all details title of the research study is repeated at the top of the first page of the main text and then follows the other details on pages numbered consecutively , beginning with the second page. The main text of the report should have the following sections  Introduction  Statement of findings and recommendations  Results  Implications of the results  Summary
  • 37. Introduction- the purpose of introduction is to introduce the research project to the readers. It should contain a clear statement of the objectives of research i.e. enough background should be given to make clear to the reader why the problems was considered worth investigating.  Statement of findings and recommendations –after introduction , the research report must contain a statement of findings and recommendations in non technical language so that it can be easily understood by all concerned . If the findings happen to be extensive , at this point they should be put in the summarised form.  Result -a detailed presentation of the findings of the study , with supporting data in the form of tables and charts together with a validation of results, is the next step in writing the main text of the report.all the result should be presented in logical sequence and splited into readily identifiable sections. All relevant results must find a place in the report.
  • 38. Implications of the results -towards the end of the main text , the researcher should again put down the results of his research clearly and precisely . Such implications may have three aspects as stated below  A statement of the inferences drawn from the present study which may expected to apply in similar circumstances.  The condition of the present study which may limit the extent of legitimate generalizations of the inferences drawn from the study.  The relevant questions that still remain unanswered or new questions raised by the study along with suggestions for the kind of research that would provide answers for them .  Summary-I t has become customary to conclude the research report with a very brief summary resting in brief the research problem , the methodology the major findings and the majore conclusions drawn from the research results.
  • 39. (C)End matters-at the end of the report , appendices should be enlisted in respect of all technical data such as questionnaires, sample information , mathematical derivations and the like ones. Bibliography of sources consulted should also be given.
  • 40. Types of report-reports may be classified in to two main categories  Technical report  Popular report  Technical report- the technical report is used whenever a full written report of the study is required whether for record keeping or for public dissemination. A general outline of a technical report can be as follows  Summary of the result  Nature of the study  Methods employed  Data  Analysis of data and presentations of findings  Conclusions  Bibliography  Technical appendices  Index
  • 41. Summary of the result –a brief review of the main findings just in two or three pages  Nature of the study-description of the general objectives of study , formulation of the problem in operational terms , the working hypothesis , the type of analysis and data required.  Methods employed- specific methods used in the study and their limitations. For example in sampling studies we should give details of sample designs viz., sample size , sample selection etc  Data- discussion of data collected , their sources, characteristics and limitations , if secondary data are used , their suitability to the problem at hand be fully assessed . In case of a survey , the manner in which data were collected should be fully described.
  • 42. Analysis of data and presentations of findings –the analysis of data and presentations of findings of the study with supporting data in the form of tables and charts be fully narrated . This in fact happens to be the main body of the report usually extending over several chapters.  Conclusion- a detailed summary of the findings and the policy implications drawn from the result explained  Bibliography- bibliography of various sources consulted be prepared and attached  Technical appendices- appendices be given for all technical metters relating to questionnaire mathematical derivations , elaboration on particular technique of analysis and the like ones.  Index- index must be prepared and be given in variably in the report at the end
  • 43. Popular report- a popular report is used if the research result have policy implications . The popular report is one which gives emphasis on simplicity and attractiveness. The simplification should be sought through clear writing , minimization of technical , particularly mathematical, details and liberal use of charts and diagrams. We give below a general outline of a popular report  The findings and their implications  Recommendations for actions  Objectives of the study  Method employed  Results  Technical appendices
  • 44. The findings and their implications- emphasis in the report is given on the findings of most practical interest and on the implications of these findings  Recommendations for actions- recommendations for action on the basis of the findings of the study is made in this sections of the report  Objectives of the study- a general review of how the problems arise is presented along with the specific objectives of the project under study  Method employed- a brief and non technical description of the methods and techniques used including a short review of the data on which the study is based , is given in this part of the report.  Results- this sections constitues the main body of the report wherein the results of the study are presented in clear and non technical terms with liberal use of all sorts of illustrations such as charts, diagrams, and the like ones.  Technical appendices- more detailed information on methods used, forms, etc is presented in the form of appendices . But the appendices are often not detailed if the report is entirely meant for general public.
  • 45. Precautions for writing research reports-research report is a channel of communicating the research findings to the readers of the report. as such it must be prepared keeping the following precautions in view  A research report should not, if this can be avoided , be dull it should be such as to sustain readers interest  Readers are often interested in acquiring a quick knowledge of the main findings and as such the report must provide a ready availability of the findings for this purpose charts, graphs and the statistical tables may be used for the various results in the main report in addition to the summary of important findings.  The layout of the report should be well thought out and must be appropriate and in accordance with the objectives of the research problems  Appendecies should be enlisted in respect of all the technical data in the report.  Bibliography of sources consulted is a must for a good report and must necessary be given  Index is also considered an essential parts of a good report and must necessarily be given.