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B.E. (Computer Engineering) Research Methodology Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.

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Semester 8 · Fourth Year CE

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Syllabus for Research Methodology

Semester 8 · Fourth Year CE

Module 1: Introduction and Basic Research Concepts

  • 1.1 Research – Definition; Concept of Construct, Postulate, Proposition, Thesis, Hypothesis, Law, Principle.Research methods vs Methodology
  • 1.2 Need of Research in Business and Social Sciences
  • 1.3 Objectives of Research
  • 1.4 Issues and Problems in Research
  • 1.5 Characteristics of Research:Systematic, Valid, Verifiable, Empirical and Critical

Module 2: Types of Research

  • 2.1 Basic Research
  • 2.2 Applied Research
  • 2.3 Descriptive Research
  • 2.4 Analytical Research
  • 2.5 Empirical Research
  • 2.6 Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Module 3: Research Design and Sample Design

  • 3.1 Research Design – Meaning, Types and Significance
  • 3.2 Sample Design – Meaning and Significance Essentials of a good sampling Stages in Sample Design Sampling methods/techniques Sampling Errors

Module 4: Research Methodology

  • 4.1 Meaning of Research Methodology
  • 4.2 Stages in Scientific Research Process:
  • A Identification and Selection of Research Problem
  • B Formulation of Research Problem
  • C Review of Literature
  • D Formulation of Hypothesis
  • E Formulation of research Design
  • F Sample Design
  • G Data Collection
  • H Data Analysis i. Hypothesis testing and Interpretation of Data j. Preparation of Research Report

Module 5: Formulating Research Problem

  • 5.1 Considerations: Relevance, Interest, Data Availability, Choice of data, Analysis of data, Generalization and Interpretation of analysis

Module 6: Outcome of Research

  • 6.1 Preparation of the report on conclusion reached
  • 6.2 Validity Testing & Ethical Issues
  • 6.3 Suggestions and Recommendation

REFERENCES

  • 1 Dawson, Catherine, 2002, Practical Research Methods, New Delhi, UBS Publishers Distributors.
  • 2 Kothari, C.R.,1985, Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern Limited.
  • 3 Kumar, Ranjit, 2005, Research Methodology-A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, (2nded), Singapore, Pearson Education

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Computer Engineering) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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