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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Research Methods Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Syllabus for Research Methods

Vocational skill course · Sociology · Semester 3 · SY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours

The University sets this paper under Scheme II only, so your college may not run it.

Module 1: Qualitative Research

  • 1 Nature, Characteristics, Significance
  • 2 Critique to Quantitative Research
  • 3 Value Orientation and Ethical Consideration in Research

Module 2: Qualitative Research Designs

  • 1 Ethnography
  • 2 Case Study
  • 3 Action Research

Module 3: Techniques in Qualitative Research

  • 1 Participant Observation
  • 2 Interview
  • 3 Focus group

Module 4: Applications of Qualitative Research in Different Fields

  • 1 Qualitative research in health care
  • 2 Qualitative research in education
  • 3 Qualitative research in business and marketing
  • 4 Qualitative research in social sciences

Reference Books

  • 1 Bryan Alan, (2012). Social research methods, Oxford Publication
  • 2 Bryman Alan (2001), Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press.
  • 3 Cresswell, J. W. (2007), Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design Choosing among five approaches, Sage Publication: New Delhi
  • 4 Cresswell, J.W, (2002), Research Design Qualitative Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches, Sage Publication: New Delhi
  • 5 Gibbs Graham (2007), Analyzing Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.
  • 6 Somekh Bridget &Lewin Cathy (ed), (2005) Research Methods in Social Science
  • 7 Uwe Flick (2007), Designing Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.
  • 8 Uwe Flick (2007), Managing Quality in Qualitative Research, The Sage Qualitative Research Kit, Sage Publications.
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