Final Sem VI paper VI and IXResearch methodology in Geography 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2018 -19 (CBSCS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. Geography, Semester – VI
Paper – IX : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY
Course Code:
Syllabus
Paper – IX RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY No. of
Lectures
UNIT I Research Methodology in Geography 9
1.1 Research in Geography : Concept , Types , Steps and Significance
1.2 Research Methodology: Meaning and Types (Qualitative and Quantitative)
1.3 Defining the Research Problem : Meaning, Need and Techniques
1.4 Research Designs : Concept, Need and Features
UNIT II Data Collection and Processing 9
2.1 Sample Design, Measurement and Scaling
2.2 Data Collection in Geography: Types (Primary and Secondary) and Methods
(Observation, Questionnaire, Schedu le, Interview, etc.)
2.3 Role of Internet in Research: Online Research Referencing (Shodhganga ,
INFLIBNET, ResearchGate, Academia , Mendeley , etc.)
2.4 Data Processing: Editing, Coding, Classification and Tabulation
UNIT III Data Analysis 9
3.1 Data Analysis: Meaning, Significance and Types
3.2 Using MS -Excel and SPSS for Data Analysis: Graphical, Descriptive and
Inferential Statistical Representation
3.3 Hypothesis: Meaning, Types, Levels of Significance, Degrees of Freedom
and Errors
3.4 Statistical Techniques for Hypothesis Testing
UNIT IV Digital Data Analysis and Research Report Writing 9
4.1 Techniques of Spatial and Non-spatial data Analysis in GIS Softwares (Q -
GIS)
4.2 Techniques of Data Analysis in Satellite Image Processing Softwares
(SAGA)
4.3 Basics of Research Report Writing: L ayout, Structure, Language ,
Bibliography, References and Footnotes
4.4 Ethics in Research: Plagiarism
UNIT V Preparation of Research Report 9
5.1 Research Report on any One Theme in Physical Geography or Human
Geography
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Questions University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year : 2018 -19 (CBSCS)
T.Y.B.A. / T.Y.B.Sc. Geography, Semester – VI
Paper – IX : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN GEOGRAPHY
Course Code:
Marking Scheme Marks
Q.1 Unit - I 18
Q.2 Unit - II 18
Q.3 Unit - III 18
Q.4 Unit - IV 18
Q.5 Unit – V (Research Report) 18
Q.6 Journal and Viva 10
Total Marks 100
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