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M.Phil. (Geography) Syllabus

M.Phil. - Semester -I
PAPER - I : Research Methodology

UNIT - I :
Introduction
Research : Nature, meaning and types; Philosophy and methodology in geograophy; empiricist approach, positivist approach : scientific methods; inductve and deductive approaches to resaerch; Humanistic and structural approaches.

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UNIT - II :
Data Collection
Methods of data collection : Primary data - observations and interview methods, preparation of questionnaire and schedule, sample and sample designs; secondary data - an appraisal of some basic
secondary sources of socio- economic and demorgraphic data with particular reference to India.

UNIT - III :
Statistical Techniques
Data Transforming, rank score, weighted score, parametric and non-parametric tests, hypothesis testing test of significance, one/ two tailed tests, correlation analysis - simple zero order, multiple and partial correlations ; simple linear regression analysis, analysis of variance - one way and two way, principles components analysis

UNIT - IV :
Research Design
Research Design and Mechanics of report writing; Identification of the problem, review of literature, setting up of objectives, hypothesis building, research plan and execution.

Note : The question paper shall contain eight questions in all including two questions from each unit. The candidates shall have to answer four questions selecting at least one question from each unit. All questions carry equal marks.

Selected Readings :
Johnston, R.J. (1991) Geography and Geographers - Anglo American Human Geography Since 1945, Edward Arnold, London.
Johnston, R.J. (1983) Philogophy and Human Geography - Edward Arnold, London.
Johnston, R.J. (1978) Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography,Longman Scientific & Technical Essex, England.
Kothari, C.R. (2008) Research Methodology - Methods and Technique, New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, New Deck.
Harvey, D (1969) Explanations in Geography, Edward Arnold, London.
Misra, H.N. and V.P. Singh (eds.) (1998) Research Methodology in Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
Misra, R.P. (1989) Research Methodology, A Handbook, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi.